Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has sent a message of condolences to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The message reads: “On behalf of the Russian Government, and personally, I would like to offer my sincere condolences over the tragic events that occurred during the closing of the hajj season in the Mina Valley.
Russia shares your grief over the deaths of pilgrims on the sacred Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Please convey my words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of those killed and wishes of a speedy recovery to those injured.”