President Barack Obama has paid a visit to Saudi Arabia following the
death of longtime ruler, 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.
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.
Kerry had also made an earlier trip to Nigeria to ensure that the
upcoming General Elections would be conducted in a peaceful manner.
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