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Riyadh: A number of world leaders have sent their
condolences to Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,
the royal family and the people over the demise of crown prince
Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
reported.
The 78-year-old prince Naif breathed his last Saturday following
a prolonged illness. His funeral is to be held Sunday after sunset
prayers (around 9.45 p.m. IST) in Mecca.
In his message to King Abdullah, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh expressed his "profound sorrow and deep grief" and offered
India's "deepest condolences" over the sudden demise of the crown
prince.
"Prince Naif will always be remembered and admired for his
outstanding contribution towards the development of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia in many different fields," Manmohan Singh.
According to BBC, British Prime Minister David Cameron praised the
prince's "dedication" and US President Barack Obama focused on his
role in fighting terrorism.
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, while leaving for
Saudi Arabia, said that entire nation was grieved over the death
of the crown prince, Geo News reported.
"The contributions of Crown Prince Naif for Pakistan will always
be remembered," Gilani said, adding he had played a significant
role in strengthening the fraternal bond between Pakistan and
Saudi Arabia.
According to SPA, condolences were also expressed by leaders and
officials of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab states.
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah,
said Kuwait has lost a dear brother and sincere supporter,
recalling the achievements and services provided by crown prince
Naif for his homeland.
In a message, Director General of the Executive Board of the
Council of GCC Ministers of Health Tawfiq bin Ahmed Khoja, said
crown prince Naif accomplished much in all fields, particularly
in the spheres of defence of his homeland, its security, progress
and prosperity.
In a statement, Palestinian Fatah Movement commended the crown
prince for his pioneering role in supporting the Palestinian
people and their just issues.
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