The leadership offers condolences to Kuwait, affirming the depth of Saudi-Kuwaiti relations
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 the leadership of the State of Kuwait on the death of Sheikh Salman Hamoud Al-Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah, may God have mercy on him. The cables were sent to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah , Emir of the State of Kuwait, and to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah , Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, expressing their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy.
General context and depth of historical relations
This diplomatic gesture reflects the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait. These bonds extend to shared history, culture, and social fabric, and are continuously strengthened through joint coordination at all levels within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The two countries have always stood shoulder to shoulder in confronting regional challenges, and Saudi Arabia's resolute stance in supporting the liberation of Kuwait in 1991 is a testament to the strength of this strategic alliance. The exchange of condolences on such occasions is not merely a diplomatic protocol, but rather an affirmation of the strong familial and personal ties between the leaderships of the two countries, which form a solid foundation for official relations.
The importance of the event and its regional impact
On both the local and regional levels, the significance of this expression of condolence lies in reaffirming the enduring solidarity of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Amidst the geopolitical shifts unfolding in the region, such initiatives serve to strengthen the GCC and reinforce its unity. The passing of a member of the ruling Al Sabah family in Kuwait, which has governed the country for centuries, is a profound event that deeply touches the hearts of the Kuwaiti people. The Kingdom's expression of solidarity in this time of grief reinforces the strong bonds between the two nations. It also sends a clear message to the international community about the cohesion of the GCC states and their ability to stand united, thus contributing to regional stability.
Text of condolence telegrams
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ telegram read: “We have learned of the death of Sheikh Salman Hamoud Al-Salman Al-Hamoud 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. 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. To God we belong and to Him we shall return.”.
In his telegram, His Highness the Crown Prince expressed similar sentiments, saying: “We received the news of the death of Sheikh Salman Hamoud Al-Salman Al-Hamoud 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, asking the Almighty to grant him His vast mercy and forgiveness, and to place him in His spacious Paradise, and to protect you from all harm, for He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.”.
