The Saudi leadership offers condolences on the death of Sheikh Fadel Khaled Jaber Al-Fadhel Al-Sabah
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, sent cables of condolence to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, following the announcement of the death of Sheikh Fadel Khaled Jaber Al-Fadhel Al-Sabah, may God have mercy on him. These condolences underscore the deep fraternal ties that bind the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait in all circumstances and on all occasions.
Text of the telegrams of condolence and sympathy to the Saudi leadership
In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, expressed his deepest condolences, saying: “We have learned of the death of Sheikh Fadel Khaled Jaber Al-Fadhel Al-Sabah - may God have mercy on him - and we send to Your Highness and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, and we ask God Almighty to have mercy on him and forgive him, and to grant him a spacious place in Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him we shall return.”.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent a similar cable in which he said: “I received the news of the death of Sheikh Fadel Khaled Jaber Al-Fadhel Al-Sabah - may God have mercy on him - and I send to Your Highness and to the family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, asking the Almighty to have mercy on him and forgive him, and to grant him a spacious place in Paradise, and to protect you from all harm, for He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.”.
The depth of Saudi-Kuwaiti relations throughout history
The relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait is rooted in deep historical ties and a firm foundation of brotherhood and shared destiny. Over the decades, the two brotherly nations have demonstrated their solidarity in times of both prosperity and adversity, a relationship that transcends traditional diplomatic frameworks to encompass bonds of kinship, shared heritage, and geographical proximity. The exchange of condolences and sympathies between the two leaderships in such circumstances reflects the continuity of this historical approach, established by the leaders of both countries since their founding. These humanitarian and political stances are a natural extension of a long history of solidarity and close cooperation between Riyadh and Kuwait, making this relationship a model to be emulated in international and regional relations.
Signs of solidarity following the death of Sheikh Fadel Khaled Jaber Al-Fadhel Al-Sabah
The Saudi-Kuwaiti solidarity following the death of Sheikh Fadel Khaled Jaber Al-Fadhel Al-Sabah profound significance on both the local and regional levels. Locally, this solidarity reinforces the sense of reassurance and unity between the two nations, affirming that their grief is shared and that their leaderships stand shoulder to shoulder at all times. Regionally, these stances strengthen the cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and send a clear message about the resilience of the internal Gulf front. The stability and unity among the Gulf states, so clearly demonstrated on such occasions, directly contribute to enhancing regional security and peace, and reflect the commitment of the region's countries to supporting one another in the face of challenges or during times of hardship and sorrow.
