Muscat, Jan 16 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Bin Taimour has received a cable of condolences from King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan on the demise of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour.

 On his own behalf and on behalf of the Bhutan's government and friendly people, the King of Bhutan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Majesty, the Royal family and the Omani people. He noted that the late Sultan was a wise leader who achieved progress, welfare and prosperity to the Sultanate, boosted peace and harmony in the region, describing his death as a great loss to the Sultanate and the world.

---Ends/MN/AH