His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a message of condolence to General Michel Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic for the victims of the explosion that occurred in Beirut last night.

 

 

His Majesty conveyed his sincere condolences to President Aoun, the families of the victims, and the Lebanese people, praying that the victims may be blessed with divine mercy. He wished a speedy recovery of the injured and hoped that the people of Lebanon would avoid all hatred and find peace.

 

In a further statement issued late last night, Oman has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Lebanon and its people extending sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and wishes for the speedy recovery of the wounded and injured.”

 

The number of dead and injured continues to rise as more victims are pulled from the rubble following yesterday’s massive explosion in the Lebanese capital. In a TV address to the nation the president announced three days of mourning. The cause of the blast at the port area in Beirut is thought to be a fire which ignited a store of over two and a half thousand tonnes of highly explosive chemicals.

 

The Embassy of Oman in Beirut said that all Omani citizens who are in the city are safe and healthy.