Defense Minister conveys Saudi leadership’s condolences on death of former Yemeni President Hadi

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman conveyed the condolences of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the family members of the late former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. During a meeting with the family in Riyadh on Saturday, Prince Khalid expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family and to the Republic of Yemen, its leadership, and people. The minister praised the late president’s leadership and his dedication to the security, stability, development, and prosperity of Yemen. Prince Khalid prayed to God Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, grant him Paradise, and provide his family and the Yemeni people with patience and solace. He also prayed for continued security and stability for Yemen and its people.Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died in Riyadh on Thursday. Janaza prayer for Hadi was offered at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque and his body was buried at Al-Oud Cemetery in Riyadh on Friday.Hadi served as the internationally recognized president of Yemen for a decade before transferring his presidential powers in 2022 to the eight-member Presidential Leadership Council, chaired by Rashad Al-Alimi.