His Majesty King Abdullah on Friday received cables of condolences from world leaders over the death of Jordanian pilot Moath Kasasbeh.

King Abdullah received cables from King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

His Majesty also received a cable of condolences from India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who denounced the “gruesome act” and expressed India’s support for Jordan’s leadership and people.

The King also received similar cables of condolences from Lebanon’s former prime minister Saad Hariri and several senior officials of Arab and friendly countries.