PRESS RELEASE

King of Saudi Arabia,  H.H. Salmanbin Abdulaziz Al Saud


PRESS RELEASE 

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a condolences massage to H.R. H. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia on great sadness the death of 107 pilgrims and more than 200 others injured due to collapse of construction crane at the Holy Mosque in Makka, Saudi Arabia on 11^th September 2015.

The massage reads as follows:

“His Royal Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,

King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,

RIYADH,

SAUDI ARABIA

Your Royal Highness,

We have learned with great sadness the death of 107 pilgrims and more than 200 others injured due to collapse of construction crane at the Holy Mosque in Makka, Saudi Arabia on 11^th September 2015.

On behalf of the Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I wish to convey to you and through you to the people of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and all the bereaved pilgrims’ families, our heartfelt condolences and sympathies.

During this time of grief, our hearts and prayers are with the family of the pilgrims and all other people who have been inflicted by this tragic incident.

May Almighty Allah grant quick recovery to all wounded people.

Please accept, Your Royal Highness and dear colleague, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Issued by: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dar es Salaam

13^th September, 2015