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KUWAIT, Oct 20 (KUNA) -- Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday commended Saudi Arabia for the Gulf kingdom's preliminary investigation into the mysterious disappearance of US-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Saudi probe is a "testament to the country's commitment to uncover the truth behind the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice," read a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry.
It also heaped praise on Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz for the "decisive action" he has taken over the matter, proving his respect for the rule of law.
Bahrain has also assured its Gulf neighbor of its unbridled support amid Riyadh's "transparent probe" into the case, saying that no one is above the law.
Similarly, the UAE appreciated the Saudi monarch's determination to get to the bottom of the unfortunate turn of events that led to the death of the Saudi journalist.
The Saudi king has expressed his "grave concern" over the situation, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM) .
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said that initial results of ongoing investigations show that Khashoggi died in the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul after a fight with people he met there. (end)
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