HRH Premier condoles with Palestinian President

Manama, Nov. 10 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to President of the State of Palestine and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO), Mahmoud Abbas, following the death of the PLO Secretary-General, Dr. Saeb Erekat. HRH the Prime Minister expressed sincere condolences to the Palestinian President and people, praying to Allah Almighty to bless Dr. Saeb Erekat with mercy and rest his soul in vast paradise. He lauded contributions of Dr. Erekat in serving the Palestinian issue and defending the rights of the Palestinian people.