His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on his appointment as crown prince, deputy prime minister, and minister of defence of Saudi Arabia.

In a telephone call, King Abdullah wished the crown prince success in serving his country under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

His Majesty also voiced pride in the deep-rooted and brotherly ties between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, stressing his keenness to boost them further in various fields.