Maliki condoles Saudi King, Heir Apparent on death of Emir of Riyadh

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Premier, Nouri al-Maliki, condoled the Saudi King, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saudi and his Heir Apparent on the death of the Emir of Riyadh, Satam bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.

A statement by Maliki’s office received by IraqiNews.com on Thursday cited “Maliki sent a condolence message to the Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and on Satam’s death, expressing his condolence.”

“Maliki has also sent a condolence massage to the Saudi Heir Apparent and the Defense Minister, Salman bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud,” the statement concluded.

The Saudi Divan announced the death of the Emir of Riyadh due to health issues in age of 72 years.