JEDDAH —Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara on the death of former president, Henri Konan Bedié.

In his cable, the King said, “We received the news of the death of the former President of Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bedié, and we express to Your Excellency and friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy’’.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to the President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara over the death of the former president, Henri Konan Bedié.

The Crown Prince, said in his cable, “I received the news of the death of the former President of Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bedié, and I express to Your Excellency and the family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. We wish you continued good health and safety”. — SPA