US President Donald Trump mourns the death of Sultan Qaboos
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said 18/11/1940 – 10/01/2020
US President Donald Trump has paid tribute to the achievements of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, calling him a man who was “a friend to all.”
In a statement released by the White House, Donald Trump said:
“Melania and I were very saddened to learn of the passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. We offer our deepest condolences to the people of Oman. As the longest-serving leader in the Middle East, Sultan Qaboos brought peace and prosperity to his country and was a friend to all.”
“His unprecedented efforts to engage in dialogue and achieve peace in the region showed us the importance of listening to all viewpoints,” added President Trump. “Sultan Qaboos was a true partner and friend to the United States, working with nine different American presidents.”
Trump went on to say:
“We will honour his memory by continuing to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Oman. Sultan Qaboos will truly be missed. Let us take comfort in knowing that his powerful legacy will live on.”
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