His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday flew to Saudi Arabia to pay respect over the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, who passed away on Friday.

King Abdullah, leading a high-ranking delegation, extended condolences and sympathies to Saudi Arabia’s new king, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, the royal family and people.

During a meeting with King Salman, Crown Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz, along with other Saudi royals, His Majesty highlighted the achievements of the late monarch, noting that he had “strong brotherly ties” with King Abdullah.

The King stressed that Amman-Riyadh “deep and historical” ties will maintain their strength during the reign of King Salman.

His Majesty voiced appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s support for Arab and Muslim causes and keenness of effective joint Arab action.

The King was accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein and Prince Rashid bin El Hassan, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben, who is also His Majesty’s military adviser. The King’s Adviser for Tribal Affairs Sharif Fawwaz Zaben Abdullah, Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, Interior Minister Hussein Majali and Jordan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jamal Shamayleh also took part in the delegation.