General Secretariat - Riyadh

His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Highness Shaikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, and the Al Sabah family on the passing of His Highness Shaikh Salem Al Ali Al Salem Al Sabah, Chief of the National Guard.

HE the Secretary General said that the deceased was one of the men who built the modern State of Kuwait, and a well-known symbol of giving and charity within the State of Kuwait and abroad, and he had great accomplishments and made significant achievements and contributions in serving his country and nation, leaving clear imprints on the path of development and charitable work in the State of Kuwait.

His Excellency prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow His boundless mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, and to grant his family strength, patience, and solace during this time of mourning.