Islamabad (GNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed deep sorrow over a helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast, that killed 14 Saudi nationals.
Taking to his X account, the Prime Minister offered condolences on behalf of the Pakistani government and its people to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the families of the victims, and the people of Saudi Arabia. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with its Saudi brothers and sisters in this moment of mourning.
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to pass on Pakistan’s condolences. Prince Faisal expressed his gratitude for the gesture and appreciation for the brotherly sentiment. The two officials also used the call to exchange views on recent regional developments and shared concern over how the situation in the area continues to evolve.
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The helicopter, operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco, went down on Sunday morning at around 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT). Saudi state media reported that the cause of the crash remained unknown and that authorities had launched a full investigation. Aramco had only resumed crude oil loading operations at its Ras Tanura terminal the previous Friday, after a halt of nearly four months. The company did not respond to requests for comment.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has been moving to ramp up shipments alongside other Middle East producers following an interim agreement that paused hostilities between the United States and Iran.
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