HRH Crown Prince offers condolences to Malaysian Prime Minister

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today held a telephone conversation with the Malaysian Prime Minister, His Excellency Najib Razak.

During the conversation, HRH Crown Prince expressed his sincere condolences, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad and the Kingdom of Bahrain, to the King, government and people of Malaysia, following the tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

HRH Crown Prince asked God Almighty to protect Malaysia and other Muslim countries from such tragedies. He expressed his deepest sympathy for the families of the victims, praying for their souls to rest in peace and for their families to find courage and strength.

In response, the Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation for His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s offer of condolences to the families of the victims of this tragic incident. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s support, he said, reflects the deep ties between the two countries. His Excellency prayed to God to protect Bahrain from all evil.