His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, departed on Saturday for Turkey, where His Majesty is scheduled to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

From Turkey, His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty, is due to head to Tunisia on Sunday to hold talks with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.