The Royal Hashemite Court declared a 40-day period of mourning and the government announced public mourning for three days, during which national flags around the country are to be lowered.

His Majesty King Abdullah, who was taking part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, cut short his trip to be able to offer condolences to the new Saudi king, Salman, and the Saudi people for their grave loss.

As King Abdullah said in a statement issued by the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman on Friday, King Salman will surely continue to support Jordan, just as he did when he was crown prince and during previous posts.

The Royal Hashemite Court statement also highlighted the fact that the years-long strategic partnership between Jordan and Saudi Arabia will continue to be an example and a role model for other Arab countries.