His Majesty Sends Condolence Message

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to send a condolence message to His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz AlSaud, the custodian of the two holy mosques, following the demise of his brother, Al-Marhum King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

In his message, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sadness as experienced by the people of Saudi Arabia following the demise of King Fahd. The demise is a great loss to those who know him.

His Majesty expressed his personal sympathy as well as from the government and people of Brunei to His Majesty King Abdullah and members of Saudi Arabia's royal family and deepest condolences to the people of Saudi Arabia.

His Majesty also said that Al-Marhum King Fahd was an astounding and respected person and as a Head of State he made significant contributions towards the welfare of the Middle East people and the entire Muslim Ummah.

The contributions made by Al-Marhum King Fahd to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is highly applauded, said His Majesty. His demise is a great loss and will be felt in the regional and international affairs, added His Majesty.

King Fahd died Monday after a long period of ill health.

His half-brother Crown Prince Abdullah was swiftly anointed his successor and powerful Defence Minister Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz was chosen as crown prince of the Gulf kingdom.

Medical sources said King Fahd, believed to be aged 84, died in hospital at dawn. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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