Condolences have continued to pour in across the globe for the victims of Saturday’s crane collapse in Makkah, Saudi Arabia that left about 107 persons dead and over 200 injured.
Here, we bring you messages from global leaders on the disaster:
“I commiserate with his Majesty, King Salman, the people of Saudi Arabia and the worldwide Islamic community over the tragic loss of lives in yesterday’s crane collapse at the Grand Mosque of Mecca.
I urge all Nigerians to pray for the continued safety of their compatriots who are currently in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj.
I pray that Almighty Allah will receive the souls of those killed in the incident and grant the injured speedy recovery.
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari
“My heart goes out to those who lost their near and dear ones in the tragedy in Makkah. I pray to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace.
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
“My condolences to the families of the victims. I am praying to God Almighty to grant His Mercy on the deceased and grant the injured speed recovery.
OIC Secretary-General Iyad Madani
“I extend my deepest condolences to the victims, including our Indonesian citizens.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo
“We pray that the pilgrims who were injured return home safely, and for the others, to complete their pilgrimage and return home to their families. My condolences to the families of those killed.
“Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in the crane crash in Makkah. I wish the injured a quick recovery.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“Teresa and I send our prayers to all of those killed and wounded in crane collapse at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
US Secretary of State John Kerry
“My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones at Makkah.
British Prime Minister David Cameron
“I am deeply shocked and in tears.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the accident at the Grand Mosque. I join the people of India in conveying my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.
Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari
“I offer my prayers for all of those who were killed and wounded and to the Saudi people in Friday’s tragic crane collapse at the Grand Mosque.
US Ambassador Joseph Westphal
“I join Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Westphal in offering my prayers for those killed and injured in the tragic crane collapse as well as express my condolences to the families who have lost a loved one.
US Consul General Todd Holmstrom
Courtesy of Arab News
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