The Saudi leadership offers condolences to the President of Korea on the death of Lee Hye-chan
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency President Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea, on the death of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, expressing his sincere condolences on this loss.
In his telegram, the King said: “We received the news of the death of the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Lee Hae-chan, and we express to Your Excellency, the family of the deceased, and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing that you will not see any harm or misfortune.”.
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to His Excellency President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said: "I received the news of the passing of former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Lee Hae-chan, and I express to Your Excellency and to the entire family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing you continued health and well-being, and that you may be spared any harm.".
The depth of Saudi-Korean relations
These messages underscore the deep and robust bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Korea, relations that have been built over decades of fruitful cooperation and strategic partnership. The Kingdom's wise leadership is always keen to share in the experiences of leaders and peoples of friendly nations on various occasions and in different circumstances, reflecting the high diplomatic standards and noble humanitarian values that guide the Kingdom's foreign policy.
Relations between Riyadh and Seoul have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, especially in light of the "Saudi-Korean Vision 2030," which has strengthened cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure, technology, and defense industries, making the injury of one of the Korean political figures a matter of interest and appreciation from the Saudi side.
A remarkable political career
The late Lee Hae-chan was a prominent figure in Korean politics, having served as prime minister and contributed to numerous significant political milestones in modern Korean history. Political and diplomatic circles consider such figures integral to the nation's institutional memory, thus warranting expressions of condolences at the highest official levels.
This generous gesture from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reflects the continued commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries, and affirms the Kingdom’s support for its friends in good times and bad, wishing the friendly Korean people continued stability and prosperity.
