In this message, the Sovereign said he was deeply saddened by the news of the death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur.
HM the King expressed, in this painful circumstance, to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur, the members of his illustrious family and the Omani people his heartfelt condolences and sincere feelings of compassion following this cruel loss, praying God to give them patience and comfort.
The Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Oumma have lost a great and wise leader who has achieved for his country a comprehensive renaissance and major economic and political achievements, which enabled him to take a distinguished position at the Arab, regional and international levels, and play an active role in consolidating Arab and Islamic solidarity and strengthening dialogue, peace and moderation, HM the King pointed out.
The Sovereign also underlined the strong feelings of brotherhood and active solidarity shown by late Sultan Qaboos towards Morocco, praying God to reward him for the services extended to his country and his Oumma, to have the deceased in his mercy and accept him in his vast paradise.