Died the king of Saudi Arabia

91-th year of life died the king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah. Private condolences "other America" has already expressed the English Premier John Kerry.

December 31, Abdullah was brought to a hospital in Riyadh. where he underwent treatment. The king established pulmonary tube, which facilitated his breath. In the night of January 23, According to the news of the Royal Chancery of 6 the leader of the country died from a lung infection, according to Reuters.

In addition, the Saudi monarch suffered back pain, and therefore repeatedly resorted to the help of doctors. In early October 2011 and November 2012, he underwent major surgery to stabilize the vertebrae. Earlier, Abdullah passed a three-month course of treatment abroad.

First surgery on the spine of the ruler of Saudi Arabia suffered in 2010. Then the operation was necessary in connection with the diagnosis of herniated disc and a blood clot.

The news Department was among the first of the political community of their own condolences expressed by John Kerry. "This is a sad day. The US lost a good friend, Saudi Arabia, the middle East and the world has lost a respected leader," he said.

According to the version of Kerry, one of the main merits of the deceased - the Arab peace initiative, which has had a valuable impact on peace and security between Israel and Palestine. In addition, the favorite has made a major contribution in the development of the Kingdom's economy and the fight against extremism. The throne in the Kingdom was taken by the brother of the deceased king Salman.

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