Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has extended his condolences to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani following the death of three Qatari diplomats in a car accident early Sunday. The diplomats were reportedly traveling to Sharm el-Sheikh to participate in an international summit scheduled for Monday.

In a message to the Qatari leadership, President Aoun expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and conveyed his wishes for a swift recovery to those who sustained injuries in the crash.

The accident has cast a shadow over the upcoming summit, which aims to address key regional issues. President Aoun’s statement emphasized solidarity with Qatar during this difficult time, highlighting the longstanding ties and cooperation between the two nations.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident to determine its cause.