His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Bin Taimour received at Al Alam Palace yesterday Walid al-Muallem, Envoy of President Dr. Bashar al-Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and his accompanying delegation who arrived here to offer condolences on the demise of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour.

The Syrian Envoy conveyed condolences and sympathies of President al-Assad to His Majesty and the Royal family on the death of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to rest the soul of the late Sultan in peace in paradise, and grant His Majesty, the Royal family and the Omani people patience.

On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Syrian President for his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy, praying the Almighty Allah to protect the brotherly people of Syria against all harms.