King, Crown Prince extend condolences to Kuwait emir over passing of Sheikh Sabah

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah and HRH Crown Prince Hussein extended condolences on Thursday to Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, over the passing of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

During a visit to Kuwait, King Abdullah expressed deep sympathies, on behalf of Jordan’s people and government, to Sheikh Nawaf and the people of Kuwait, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty said the Arab and Muslim nations lost a wise leader who was dedicated to serving his people and defending Arab and Islamic causes.

The King paid tribute to Sheikh Sabah’s noble positions in support of Jordan, stressing the deep-rooted ties between the Kingdom and Kuwait.

Prime Minister Omar Razzaz, Senate President Faisal Fayez, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Adviser to His Majesty for Policies Bisher Khasawneh and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti also extended condolences.

The King returned home later in the day.