Riyadh: Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a telephone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during which he conveyed his condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Prince Khalid prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased and grant him a place in Paradise.