ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep grief over the tragic helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which claimed the precious lives of 14 Saudi nationals.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the bereaved families, and the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.
He reiterated that Pakistan stood in full solidarity with its Saudi brothers and sisters in that hour of grief.
Earlier on Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday to convey condolences.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan thanked DPM Dar and deeply appreciated the brotherly gesture.
The two leaders also held an in-depth discussion on recent developments in the region and expressed deep concern over the evolving situation.