**Egyptian President Extends Condolences Following Reported Death of Norway’s Monarch**
Cairo – In a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi conveyed his “most sincere condolences” to the government and people of Norway after the reported passing of His Majesty King Harald V. The message, posted on the Egypt Daily News website, referenced a personal meeting the president had with the Norwegian monarch in Oslo in December 2024, describing the king’s “warm welcome.”
President el‑Sisi’s statement read in part: “I extend my most sincere condolences to the Government and people of the friendly Kingdom of Norway on the passing of His Majesty King Harald V, King of Norway. I recall with great appreciation my meeting with the late King in Oslo in December 2024, and His Majesty’s warm welcome.”
The announcement appears solely in the Egyptian news outlet; Norwegian authorities have not issued an official confirmation of the monarch’s death, and no other international sources have reported the event. As of the latest available information, King Harald V remains listed as the reigning monarch of Norway.
The Egyptian presidency’s expression of sympathy reflects the diplomatic ties between the two nations, but the veracity of the reported death remains unverified pending confirmation from Norwegian officials.
Article source: egyptdailynews.com | Image credit: Ahram Online
