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​On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court Yousef Hassan Al-Issawi offered condolences on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to the Al-Askar family following the passing of former minister and ambassador Shaher Hussein Baik Al-Askar.
​During his visit to the condolence house in the Zahran area near the 7th Circle, Al-Issawi conveyed the sympathies and condolences of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the family of the deceased and the broader Al-Askar family, praying for Almighty God to grant him mercy and eternal peace.
​Grand Imam of the Hashemite Court Dr. Ahmad Al-Khalaileh also offered his condolences.
​The late Al-Askar had previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Commissioner for Human Rights in the Kingdom, and Jordan's Ambassador to Spain and South Africa. He was the recipient of several Jordanian, Arab, and international honors.
​Source: Rum News Agency