Muscat: Several world leaders have offered their condolences to the Omani Govt and its people on the demise of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
In a statement, Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of UK, said, "I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman.
He was an exceptionally wise and respected leader who will be missed enormously. He will be remembered for his devotion to the development of Oman into a stable and prosperous nation and as the father of the nation who sought to improve the lives of the Omani people. I had the pleasure of meeting His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and was struck by his commitment to peace and understanding between nations and between faiths. He leaves a profound legacy, not only in Oman but across the region too. "The UK is a proud friend and enduring partner of Oman, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Omani people."
https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1215918116967940096
"Laura and I are saddened by the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman. He was a stable force in the Middle East and a strong U.S. ally. His Majesty had a vision for a modern, prosperous, and peaceful Oman, and he willed that vision into reality. Laura and I are fortunate to have visited him in Muscat last fall. We enjoyed his grand hospitality, and we saw how his able leadership improved education, healthcare, and the arts throughout the beautiful country of Oman. We send our sincere condolences to the Omani people on this mournful day," said George W Bush, former president of the United States.
https://twitter.com/TheBushCenter/status/1215841851590217734
"We offer deepest condolences and sympathy to His Majesty’s family and to the people of the Sultanate of Oman. His steadfast leadership embodied his sincerity, his generosity, his tolerance, and his deep love for his country. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos will be missed not only by the people of Oman but also by his friends and admirers the world over, including in the United States." the US Embassy in Muscat said.
"We are deeply saddened by the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Our deepest condolences go to the people of Oman. He was a true friend of the UK, renowned for his wisdom, compassion, and vision. He worked selflessly to develop Oman and promote peace and tolerance," the UK Embassy in Oman said.
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has sent a message of condolence and encouragement to the people of the Sultanate of Oman following the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.
https://twitter.com/StateHouseKenya/status/1215901057668218880
"I extend our deepest condolences to people of Oman on the passing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. He was a visionary & transformed Oman into a vibrant, modern state. Oman has lost a beloved leader & Pakistan a close, trusted friend. May his soul rest in eternal peace," said Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1215881523775332354
https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1215827698959802369
"We would like to express our sincerest condolences to the Royal family, government & people of Oman on the sad demise of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Throughout his 50 years of reign, he set an example of wisdom and leadership guiding the nation to an era of peace and prosperity," Dutch Embassy in Oman said.
https://twitter.com/NLinOman/status/1215949982794231808
"We are deeply saddened by the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. Our deepest condolences go to the family and the people of Oman. Under the wise leadership of His Majesty Oman transformed into a country of peace, tolerance, and prosperity. His Majesty was a true friend of Germany," the Germany Embassy in Muscat said.
https://twitter.com/GermanyinOman/status/1215933669510131712
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