Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences after passing of former Jordanian PM

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)
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  • Al-Rifai passed away on Monday aged 87
  • He first became prime minister in 1973 and later served in the post for a second time in 1985

RIYADH: ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s king and crown prince offered their condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday after the passing of former prime minister Zaid Al-Rifai.

In separate cables of condolences, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prayed that God have mercy on the deceased and forgive him.

Al-Rifai passed away on Monday aged 87, Roya News reported. He first became prime minister in 1973 and later served in the post for a second time in 1985.