Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a cable of condolences to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for the terrorist attack on a mosque in North Sinai on Friday.

"We have received with great pain and sadness the news of the terrorist attack on a mosque in north Sinai and the resulting deaths and injuries,” the cable read.

“We condemn in the strongest terms this criminal and sinful act. We share your pain and the pain of the people of Egypt and the families of the dead and. On behalf of the people and Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia we express our deepest condolences and sincere condolences,” the King said.

“We ask God Almighty to grant the deceased the mercy and to protect the wounded and the sick. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands with the Arab Republic of Egypt in the face of everything that targets its security and stability. "

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, also sent a cable of condolences to President al-Sisi.

"I am deeply saddened by the cowardly terrorist act that targeted a mosque in northern Sinai and the resulting deaths and injuries. I condemn this criminal act of terrorism that targeted the lives of innocent people in a house of God,” the Crown Prince said.

I convey to your Excellency, the people of the Republic of Egypt, and the families of the dead, our deepest condolences asking the Almighty to grant the deceased his mercy and to heal the injured with speedy recovery”.

Last Update: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 KSA 09:49 - GMT 06:49