In a fraternal gesture reflecting the deep historical ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a telephone call today to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman. During the call, the Crown Prince offered his condolences to the Sultan of Oman on the passing of His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, may God have mercy on him, who passed away after a distinguished national career marked by numerous achievements.
Contact details: Crown Prince offers condolences to the Sultan of Oman by telephone
During the telephone call, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince expressed his deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, the Royal Family, and the brotherly Omani people on this profound loss. His Royal Highness prayed to God Almighty to grant the deceased His abundant mercy and forgiveness, to admit him to Paradise, and to grant his family and loved ones patience and solace. For his part, His Majesty the Sultan of Oman expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his kind gesture and sincere brotherly sentiments, affirming that such noble stances are characteristic of the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which always stands by its brothers in all circumstances.
A career full of contributions in service to the Sultanate of Oman
His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said is considered one of the most prominent political and leadership figures in the modern history of the Sultanate of Oman. He served as Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs for many decades and was a cornerstone of the Omani Renaissance, which began in the 1970s. The late Sayyid Fahd made significant contributions to shaping the Sultanate's domestic and foreign policies and played a pivotal role in strengthening joint Gulf cooperation by leading his country's delegations to numerous Gulf, Arab, and international summits. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud left a clear mark on Oman's development journey, renowned for his wisdom, political acumen, and dedication to serving his nation under the leadership of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and continuing to serve with loyalty and sincerity under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
The importance of Gulf solidarity and its regional implications
The initiative embodied in the Crown Prince's offering of condolences to the Sultan of Oman carries profound implications that transcend diplomatic norms, underscoring the strength of the strategic alliance and shared destiny that binds Riyadh and Muscat. On both the local and regional levels, this fraternal solidarity highlights the strong cohesion among the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, bolstering regional stability and reassuring the Gulf peoples about the unity of the GCC's internal front. Furthermore, these actions reflect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to its leading role as a sister nation, keen to share in the joys and sorrows of its neighbors, thus contributing to the consolidation of security and peace and propelling bilateral cooperation towards broader horizons that serve the common interests of the two brotherly countries at both the regional and international levels.
