His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday departed on a visit to Egypt, to be followed by a visit to Cyprus.

In Cairo, His Majesty is due to meet with Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.

In Nicosia, Cyprus, the King is scheduled to head Jordan’s delegation to the fourth Trilateral Jordanian-Cypriot-Greek Summit.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.