Riyadh: Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call today to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During the call, the minister expressed his condolences and sympathy to the amir over the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the conversation highlighted the close relations between the two nations. This gesture of condolence is seen as a reaffirmation of the ties between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who played a significant role in the region, has been met with mourning by leaders worldwide.