US, UK, Italy embassies mourn death of late HM Sultan Qaboos

Muscat: The embassies of the United Kingdom, United States and Italy in Muscat have offered condolences on the occasion of the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

A statement from the British Embassy in Muscat said, “We are deeply saddened by the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Our deepest condolences go to the people of Oman. He was a true friend of the UK, renowned for his wisdom, compassion and vision. He
worked selflessly to develop Oman and promote peace and tolerance.”

The US Embassy added, in their statement, “We offer the deepest condolences and sympathy to His Majesty’s family and to the people of the Sultanate of Oman. His steadfast leadership embodied his sincerity, his generosity, his tolerance, and his deep love for his country. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos will be missed not only by the people of Oman, but also by his friends and admirers the world over, including in the United States.”

“The Embassy of Italy expresses its deepest condolences to the friendly people of Oman for the sad loss of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said,” added the Italian Embassy in Muscat. “A close friend of Italy, he was a visionary leader who devoted his life to the development and the wellbeing of Oman and its people, making the Sultanate a promoter of peace, tolerance and stability for the region.”