The Minister of Transport, Major General Amer Al-Marani, sent a telegram of condolences and sympathy on the death of a member of the Shura Council, Lieutenant-General Abdul-Malik Ali Ahmed Al-Siyani, the former Minister of Defense and Transport, who passed away today at the age of 76,
In a telegram sent to the son of the deceased, Ali Abdul-Malik Al-Siyani, his brothers and all the Al-Sayani family, the Minister of Transport praised the patriotic virtues of the deceased defending the homeland, its freedom and independence.
He affirmed that the homeland lost with the departure of the Al-Sayani team, a statesman, a great fighter, and a brave and daring military leader.
The Minister of Transport indicated that the deceased Al-Sayani was a national leader who faced the US-Saudi aggression and stood firm despite the great temptations presented to him, pointing out that the deceased was Minister of Transport during the period from 1997-2001.
Minister Al-Marani pointed to the leadership roles of the deceased during the last period in the military and civilian fields, with all patriotism, high competence, dedication and sincerity.
He asks the Almighty to cover him with his mercy, forgiveness and satisfaction, dwell in his vast gardens, and inspire his family and relatives patience and solace.
" We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return