RIYADH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of condolences and consolation to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow on the death of his father.

The King said: We have been informed of the death of your father, and as we sent to Your Excellency and the fraternal people of Turkmenistan the utmost condolences and sincere consolation, we pray that may Allah bestows His abundant mercy and forgiveness upon him and rest him, in His vast paradise and to save you against any harm. To Allah we are, and to Him we shall return.

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, sent a cable of condolences and consolation to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow on the death of his father.

The Crown Prince said: I received the news of the death of your father, and as I sent to Your Excellency and the family of the deceased utmost condolences and sincere consolation, I pray that may Allah bestows His abundant mercy and forgiveness upon him and rest him, in His vast paradise and to save you against any harm, He is Oft-Hearer and Oft-Responder. — SPA