Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri sent a cable of condolences to Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, expressing deep sympathy over the victims in the unfortunate incident which occurred during the Hajj stampede in Mina on Thursday.

"We have been greatly pained at the tragic incident and ask God Almighty to rest their souls in peace, while praying for speedy recovery for the wounded," said Hariri, expressing Lebanon's solidarity with the Kingdom in the wake of its terrible loss.

"We greatly appreciate the exceptional measures adopted by the Kingdom to ensure a smooth Hajj for each pilgrim, with no exception," said Hariri, adding that "we are confident of his Highness' wisdom in clarifying the causes of the incident and overcoming its painful effects.

Source: MENA