His Majesty the Sultan sends condolences to President of Philippines

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to the President of the Republic of the Philippines for the victims of Typhoon Rai that hit the country.

A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA), said: "His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to President Rodrigo Duterte of the Republic of the Philippines for the victims of Typhoon Rai, which hit several cities in the central and southern parts of the country, resulting in a number of casualties."

"His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the President, the families of the victims and the Filipino people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery," ONA added.