The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences to his brother, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the death of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Obeidat, the former Jordanian Prime Minister, who passed away after a life full of giving and service to his country.
Telegram from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
In his telegram, His Majesty expressed his profound sorrow and grief at the news, saying: “We have learned of the passing of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Obeidat, former Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – may God have mercy on him. We extend to Your Majesty and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. We pray to God Almighty to grant him His abundant mercy and forgiveness, to admit him to His spacious Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. To God we belong, and to Him we shall return.” These words embody the depth of the brotherly feelings that the Saudi leadership holds for its brothers in Jordan, and their sharing in their grief at the loss of one of their loyal statesmen.
Condolences from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein. His Royal Highness expressed his sincere condolences, saying: “I received the news of the passing of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Obeidat, former Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – may God have mercy on him – and I extend to Your Majesty and the family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, asking Almighty God to grant him His abundant mercy and forgiveness, and to admit him to His spacious Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.”.
Ahmad Obeidat: A prominent political and national career
The late Ahmed Obeidat is considered one of the most prominent political and legal figures in the history of the modern Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He held sensitive and pivotal positions, including Prime Minister from 1984 to 1985, Director of General Intelligence, and Minister of the Interior. He was also an active member of the Senate for several terms. Obeidat was known for his central role in drafting the Jordanian National Charter, and his career was distinguished by his commitment to institutional work and the rule of law, which earned him widespread respect in Jordanian and Arab political and public circles.
The depth of Saudi-Jordanian relations
The condolences offered by the Saudi leadership reaffirm the enduring strength of the historical and strategic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. These relations, established by the leadership of both countries, are characterized by continuous communication and ongoing consultation on all issues, as well as unwavering support in times of both prosperity and adversity. The messages of condolence from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reflect the special place that the brotherly Kingdom of Jordan, its leadership, and its people hold in the eyes of the Kingdom, and the constant desire to share their sentiments in all circumstances and on all occasions.
