Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday extended condolences to Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah over the death of National Assembly's speaker Jassem Al Kharafi.

Abbas recalled the great contributions and achievements made by Kharafi through the high-level posts he had taken over.

He prayed for mercy for the deceased and patience for his family.

Abbas also sent a condolence cable to the family of Kharafi.