DAMASCUS, (ST)- President Bashar Al-Assad on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tarek al-Said of Oman in which he expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Sultan Qaboos bin Said and wished Oman and the Omani People more prosperity and progress.
President Al-Assad said in the cable that the late sultan had led Oman towards progress and prosperity and managed with wisdom to create a distinguished position for Oman among Arab countries.
He expressed confidence in the ability of Sultan Haitham bin Tarek al-Said to continue the work to maintain the country’s position and achieve more progress for the welfare of the Omani people.
Hamda Mustafa