Sultan Qaboos brought peace, prosperity to his country and was friend to all: Trump

US President Donald Trump expressed his heartfelt condolences on January 11 after hearing demise of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, and called him a great friend of America who worked for peace in Middle East. Joining or world leers in remembering ruler, Trump said that Sultan Qaboos was longest-serving ruler in Middle East who brought harmony and prosperity to his country and was a friend to all. Trump said that leer's impeccable efforts to eng in dialogue and achieve peace in region showed US importance of listening to all viewpoints. He said that Sultan Qaboos was a loyal partner and true friend of US who worked with nine different American Presidents. 

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White House releases statement

statement released by White House re, "Melania and I were very sdened to learn of passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Sa’id Al Sa’id. We offer our deepest condolences to people of Oman. As longest-serving leer in Middle East, Sultan Qaboos brought peace and prosperity to his country and was a friend to all. His unprecedented efforts to eng in dialogue and achieve peace in region showed us importance of listening to all viewpoints. Sultan Qaboos was a true partner and friend to United States, working with nine different American presidents. We will hor his memory by continuing to strengn partnership between United States and Oman.  Sultan Qaboos will truly be missed. Let us take comfort in kwing that his powerful legacy will live on."

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Oman's Sultan and one of Middle East's longest-serving rulers, Qaboos bin Said died at of 79 on January 10, Oman's local news media anunced. According to reports, after his death, council's high military council h called ruling family to convene and choose a new ruler. Three days of official mourning have been furr declared with flags flown at half-mast for 40 days. Qaboos h ruled since taking over in a bloodless coup in 1970 with help of former colonial power Britain. His cause of death was t anunced, however, he h been unwell for years and reportedly spent a week in Belgium undergoing medical treatment in early December. He h children.

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