The leadership offers condolences to the President of Indonesia for the victims of the floods and landslides
The Saudi leadership, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent cables of condolence and sympathy to His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, following the natural disasters of floods and landslides that swept through several regions of the country, leaving behind a number of deaths, injuries and missing persons.
Telegram from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, expressed his profound sorrow at the news of this natural disaster. The King said: "We have learned of the floods and landslides that struck several regions in the Republic of Indonesia, resulting in deaths, injuries, and missing persons. We extend to Your Excellency, the families of the deceased, and the brotherly people of the Republic of Indonesia our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies. We pray to Almighty God to grant His mercy and forgiveness to the deceased, to inspire their families with patience and solace, to grant the injured a speedy recovery, to return the missing to their families safe and sound, and to protect you and the people of the Republic of Indonesia from all harm and misfortune. He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.".
Condolences from the Crown Prince
For his part, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable to the Indonesian President, affirming the Kingdom's full solidarity with Indonesia in this tragedy. The text of His Highness's cable read: "I received the news of the floods and landslides that struck several regions in the Republic of Indonesia, resulting in deaths, injuries, and missing persons. I express to Your Excellency and to all the families of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, asking God Almighty to have mercy on the deceased, grant a speedy recovery to all the injured, and return the missing to their families safe and sound. He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.".
The depth of Saudi-Indonesian relations
This humanitarian gesture from the Saudi leadership stems from the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country. The Kingdom has consistently stood by its sisterly and friendly nations during times of crisis and natural disasters, reflecting its leading role in humanitarian and diplomatic efforts at both the Islamic and international levels. These messages underscore the profound bonds uniting the two brotherly peoples and the Saudi leadership's commitment to sharing in the concerns and suffering of its brethren.
Environmental challenges in the Indonesian archipelago
It is worth noting that Indonesia, comprised of thousands of volcanic islands, faces ongoing environmental challenges due to its geographical location. Situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, the country is prone to volcanic activity and earthquakes, as well as tropical climatic conditions that bring heavy seasonal rainfall. These geographical and climatic factors often lead to floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and rural areas, necessitating concerted international and local efforts to address the repercussions of these frequent natural disasters.
