Friday, January 30, 2015

Barack Obama pays respect to New King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

US President Barack Obama pays respects to King Salman of Saudi ArabiaThe US President Barack Obama has paid a visit to Saudi Arabia following the death of late, King Abdullah.
Obama visited the new king, Salman on Tuesday, January 27 to pay his respects and to discuss the future relationship between the two countries, who are strong allies.
The US President had cut short a state visit to India in order to travel to the Middle-Eastern country before returning to Washington.
Obama was accompanied on the trip by his wife, Michelle and they were joined by Secretary of State, John Kerry.
King Abdullah, who was a close friend of the US, died on Friday, January 23 and was buried the same day according to Muslim rites. more photos below....


US President Barack Obama pays respects to King Salman of Saudi ArabiaUS President Barack Obama pays respects to King Salman of Saudi Arabia

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