The Saudi leadership offers condolences to the King of Spain over the train collision victims | Saudi Arabia News
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to His Majesty King Felipe VI, King of the Kingdom of Spain, following the news of the train collision accident that occurred in southern Spain, and the resulting deaths and tragic injuries.
In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his profound sorrow and grief at the news, saying: “We have learned of the tragic train collision in southern Spain, and the resulting deaths and injuries. While sharing in Your Majesty’s pain, we extend to Your Majesty, the families of the deceased, and the friendly people of Spain our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and praying that you will be spared any further harm.” These words reflect the solidarity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, with the Kingdom of Spain during this difficult time.
Crown Prince's telegram and the leadership's condolences
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to His Majesty King Felipe VI. In his cable, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said: “I have learned of the train collision in southern Spain, and the resulting deaths and injuries. I extend to Your Majesty, the families of the deceased, and the friendly people of Spain my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and praying that you will be spared any further harm.”.
The depth of Saudi-Spanish relations
These messages reflect the depth of the historical and strategic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Spain. The friendship between the two countries has been rooted in decades of cooperation and mutual respect across various political, economic, and cultural fields. The Saudi leadership is always keen to share in the joys and sorrows of its friendly nations, embodying the noble humanitarian values that guide the Kingdom's foreign policy.
International solidarity in crises
Diplomatic solidarity in such tragic events is an integral part of international norms to which the Kingdom adheres. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince consistently affirm the Kingdom's support for its friends around the world in the face of disasters and accidents. Such messages of solidarity have a profound impact in alleviating the suffering of the victims' families and strengthening human bonds between peoples, reaffirming that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains an active and proactive international partner in promoting peace and humanitarian compassion globally.
