Jordan expresses condolences after 14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash
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Jordan on Sunday expressed its deepest condolences to Saudi Arabia following the crash of a Saudi Aramco helicopter in the Ras Tanura area of the Kingdom's Eastern Province that killed all 14 people on board.
In a statement, Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs conveyed its sincere sympathies to the government and people of Saudi Arabia over the tragic incident.
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The ministry's official spokesperson, Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali, affirmed Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia during this difficult time and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
The Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed at around 6:00 a.m. local time on Sunday in Ras Tanura, a major oil and energy hub on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast.
According to Saudi authorities, all 14 Saudi nationals aboard the aircraft, including crew members and passengers, were killed while carrying out work-related duties at the strategic oil facility.
Technical investigation teams, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and relevant security authorities, have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, including whether technical issues or weather conditions played a role.
Ras Tanura is one of the world's most important energy centers, housing major Saudi Aramco oil refineries and crude export terminals.
