The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent cables of condolence and sympathy to the King of the Kingdom of Thailand, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the tragic accident in northeastern Thailand in which a crane fell on a train, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
Content of the leadership's telegrams
In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his deep sorrow at the news of the accident, saying: “We learned of the news of the crane accident on a train in the northeast of the Kingdom of Thailand, and the resulting deaths and injuries. As we share Your Majesty’s pain in this tragedy, we send to you, the families of the deceased, and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and that you may not experience any harm.”.
For his part, His Highness the Crown Prince sent a similar cable in which he expressed his full solidarity, saying: “I have been informed of the news of the crane accident on a train in the northeast of the Kingdom of Thailand, and the resulting deaths and injuries. I express to Your Majesty, to the families of the deceased, and to your friendly people my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery, and that you may not see any harm.”.
Significance of solidarity in the course of Saudi-Thai relations
This humanitarian gesture from the Saudi leadership comes within the framework of the growing and distinguished relations that unite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Thailand, especially after the qualitative and historic shift that relations between the two countries witnessed at the beginning of 2022. That period witnessed the full restoration of diplomatic relations, which opened up broad horizons for joint cooperation in various political, economic and investment fields.
This ongoing communication, in times of both prosperity and adversity, reflects the depth of diplomatic ties and the Kingdom's commitment to standing by friendly nations during humanitarian crises. Since the normalization of relations, the two countries have exchanged high-level official visits and signed numerous agreements aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership, making this expression of condolence a reaffirmation of the continued cordiality and solidarity between the two leaderships and peoples.
Saudi Arabia's firm stance towards friendly countries
These messages fall within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast policy of promoting the values of human solidarity and diplomacy. The wise leadership is always keen to share its sentiments with world leaders and peoples in all circumstances, whether joyous national occasions or tragic events and disasters. This approach reinforces the Kingdom's position as a pivotal nation with significant global political and humanitarian influence, constantly striving to build bridges of communication and empathy with the international community.
The incident that struck northeastern Thailand and the loss of life due to this technical malfunction in the railway infrastructure prompted this swift move by the Saudi leadership to express condolences, which the Thai side appreciates as evidence of the strength of the friendship that binds Riyadh and Bangkok in its new and prosperous era.
