Referring to the passing away of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 22 October 2011, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra sent a message of condolence to His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul sent a message of condolence to His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 22 October 2011. The messages of condolence are as follows:
1. Message of Condolence from the Thai Prime Minister to His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia
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Your Majesty,
I have learned with deep sorrow of the passing away of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the revered Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia whose great dedication and contribution for His country will be remembered in the history of the Kingdom and the heart of all Saudi citizens.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Your Majesty, all members of the Royal Family and the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this irreparable loss. May Allah the Almighty bless His Royal Highness’s soul for eternal rest in peace.
Accept, Your Majesty, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Yingluck Shinawatra
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
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2. Message of Condolence from the Thai Foreign Minister to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Your Royal Highness,
I have learned with profound sadness of the passing away of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who has greatly dedicated his life and work for the services of the Kingdom.
In this moment of bereavement, I wish to extend, through Your Royal Highness, my deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this great loss of your country.
Accept, Your Royal Highness, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Surapong Tovichakchaikul
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
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