Arab Parl't Offers Condolences to Egypt Over Military Training Aircraft Crash
Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, President of Arab Parliament, extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to Egypt, its leadership, government, parliament, and people, following the martyrdom of the crew of a military training aircraft belonging to the Egyptian Air Force during a training mission due to a technical malfunction.
Al-Yamahi affirmed the Arab Parliament's full solidarity with Egypt in this tragic incident and prayed that God would grant the families of the martyrs patience and solace during this difficult time.
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