The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences to the Governor General of Canada, Mary May Simon, following the news of the shooting incident that occurred at a school in western Canada, and the resulting deaths and injuries, expressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with Canada in this great tragedy.
Telegram from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his strong condemnation of this criminal act, stating: “We have learned of the shooting incident at a school in western Canada, and the resulting deaths and injuries. While we condemn this heinous criminal act, we extend to Your Excellency, the families of the deceased, and the friendly people of Canada our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery.” These words reaffirm the Kingdom’s humanitarian stance and its support for friendly nations during times of crisis and disaster, emphasizing its rejection of targeting civilians and innocent people anywhere in the world.
Condolences from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
In a related development, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to the Governor General of Canada, Mary May Simon. In his cable, His Royal Highness condemned the attack, stating: “I have learned of the shooting incident at a school in western Canada, which resulted in deaths and injuries. While expressing my condemnation of this criminal act, I extend to Your Excellency and the friendly people of Canada my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.”.
The Kingdom's firm stance against violence
These messages embody the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering stance against violence, extremism, and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its motives or justifications. The Kingdom consistently emphasizes, through its diplomatic and official channels, the sanctity of human life and the necessity of protecting educational and civilian institutions from any security threats. Targeting schools and terrorizing students are crimes that contravene all human values and international norms, which is why the Saudi leadership took this swift action to express its categorical rejection of such practices.
Diplomatic and humanitarian solidarity
On the diplomatic front, the Saudi leadership's condolences reflect the depth of the humanitarian ties that bind the Kingdom to the international community, and its unwavering commitment to sharing in the grief of friendly nations and offering solace in times of disaster and tragedy. This gracious gesture from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a powerful message of solidarity with the families of the victims and the Canadian people, affirming that the Kingdom stands shoulder to shoulder with international efforts aimed at strengthening security and social peace, and combating crimes that threaten the stability of societies and the safety of their members.
