Office of the Khalifa, Royal Palace of Jeddah | مكتب الخليفة القصر الملكي بجدة
To: Mr. Xue Chao, Prime Minister of the Republic of China
We received with great pain and sadness the news of the Taipei train accident and the death of several passengers on board. On behalf of the Government and the people of Mashriq, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to the victims and their families of the tragedy, and wish for rapid recovery of the injured. I am sure that the people of China will get over this tragedy under your strong leadership, and The Caliphate is ready to extend any assistance you may require in this difficult time.
Signed, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Emir of Hejaz, Khalifa Muhammad bin Omar Aladeen | خادم الحرمين الشريفين أمير الحجاز خليفة محمد بن عمر علاء الدين