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King Salman: Manchester Attack Contradicts Principles and Ethics of Islam | ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English Archive 2005 -2017
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques (SPA)


Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong denunciation of the terrorist act that took place in the British city of Manchester, noting that it contradicts the principles and ethics of Islamic religion.

In a telephone call to the British Prime Minister Theresa May, the monarch extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a quick recovery, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

During the conversation, King Salman confirmed the stance of the Kingdom with all its might with Britain in the war against terrorism.

For her part, PM May expressed her appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his noble feelings, confirming joint efforts of the two countries to confront terrorism.

Earlier, the Custodian sent a cable of condolences to the British Prime Minister following the terrorist bombing in Manchester.

According to SPA, King Salman strongly condemned in his cable the criminal act, wished a speedy recovery to the injured and stressed the importance of international efforts to confront and eradicate terrorism.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, also sent a cable of condolences to May following the terrorist bombing in Manchester.

In the cable, the Crown Prince strongly condemned this shameful criminal act and wished continued security and stability for Britain.

For his part, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sent a cable of condolences to PM May following the terrorist bombing in Manchester.

The Deputy Crown Prince strongly condemned this cowardly criminal act, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.