His Majesty King Hamad yesterday sent a cable of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin following a passenger plane crash in the far east of the country, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of people. He expressed condolences to President Putin, the families of the victims and the people of Russia over the tragic incident.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent similar cables to President Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.