Turkish foreign minister in Kuwait upon emir’s death
14:32, 01/10/2020, Thursday
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu in Kuwait
Cavusoglu visiting Gulf state to extend Turkey's condolences over demise of Kuwait ruler this week
Turkey's foreign minister arrived in Kuwait on Thursday to offer condolences over the death of the Gulf state’s emir.
"In #Kuwait to convey our condolences on behalf of [Turkish] President @RTErdogan and the Turkish nation," Mevlut Cavusoglu wrote on Twitter.
On Tuesday, Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who ruled oil-rich state since 2006, died at age 91. Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah was named the new Kuwaiti emir to succeed the late ruler.
In a statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip had said he received the news of the emir's demise with "great sadness".
"On behalf of the Turkish nation, I convey my sincere condolences to the friendly and brotherly people of Kuwait."