The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and consolation to President Qasym-Jomart Kemeluly Toqaev of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the victims of the crash of a civilian passenger plane. The King said in his cable: "We learned of the news of the crash of a civilian airliner after a takeoff from Almaty Airport, and the resulting deaths and injuries, and we as send to Your Excellency, the families of the deceased and the brotherly people of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the name of the people, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in our name the warmest condolences and the most sincere sympathy, We wish the Almighty that the deceased be blessed with the grace and forgiveness of His mercy, and inspire their families with patience and solace, to grant the injured a speedy recovery, and to preserve you and the people of the Republic of Kazakhstan from all misfortune and harm, He is All Hearing and All Answering."