The Saudi leadership offers condolences to the exiled Libyan chief of staff on his death
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Younis Al-Manfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, on the death of the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army and his companions, following the tragic accident of the plane crash that was carrying them.
In his telegram, the King expressed his deep sorrow and grief at this news, saying: “We have learned of the death of the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army and his companions, as a result of the plane crash that was carrying them. We send to Your Excellency and to the families of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, and we ask God Almighty to have mercy on the deceased and forgive them, and to inspire their families with patience and solace, and to protect you from all harm and evil. He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.”.
Condolences from the Crown Prince and sympathy from the leadership
In a related development, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar message of condolence to His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Yunus Al-Manfi. His Highness expressed his sincere condolences on this tragic loss, praying that God Almighty may have mercy on the victims.
In his telegram, His Highness the Crown Prince said: “I received the news of the death of the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army and his companions, as a result of the plane crash that was carrying them. I express to Your Excellency and to all the families of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, asking God Almighty to have mercy on the deceased, for He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.”.
The depth of Saudi-Libyan relations
These messages come within the framework of the deep-rooted fraternal relations that unite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the sisterly State of Libya. This generous gesture from the Saudi leadership underscores the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to standing by its Libyan brothers in all circumstances, whether in times of prosperity or hardship. This solidarity reflects the depth of the historical and diplomatic ties that bind the two countries, and Riyadh's continued dedication to supporting Libya's stability, territorial integrity, and national institutions.
The importance of the military establishment and the challenges to stability
The loss of high-ranking military leaders, such as the Chief of the General Staff, is a significant national event, given the pivotal role the military plays in maintaining the country's security and sovereignty. Condolence messages are of paramount importance at such times, representing a message of moral and political support for the Libyan leadership and the Presidential Council, and affirming that the Kingdom is closely following Libyan affairs and supports all efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.
This expression of sympathy points to the humanitarian and political dimension of Saudi foreign policy, which places Arab and Islamic solidarity at the forefront of its priorities, emphasizing the unity of destiny among Arab countries in the face of emerging challenges and crises.
