Saudi Arabia’s king, Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz has died,
according to Saudi Arabia’s royal officials.
His death comes weeks after he was admitted to the hospital
for a lung infection.
The 90-year-old king, who got on the throne in 2005, has
already been succeeded by his 79-year-old half-brother,
Salam .
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was the fifth of his brothers to take the
throne and become king in 2005.
US President Barack Obama has expressed his personal
sympathies and those of the American people, on the death of
King Abdullah.
He said, “As a leader, he was always candid and had the
courage of his convictions. One of those convictions was his
steadfast and passionate belief in the importance of the US-
Saudi relationship as a force for stability and security in the
Middle East and beyond.”
Vice-President Joe Biden tweeted that he would lead a
delegation to Riyadh to pay respects.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron said Abdullah would be
remembered for his “commitment to peace and for
strengthening understanding between faiths”.
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