Readout of the President’s call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

President Obama called King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today to express his personal condolences on the death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz. The President praised Crown Prince Sultan's many contributions over the past five decades, including his critical role in building the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The President informed the King that a senior delegation, which will be led by Vice President Biden, will travel to Riyadh to pay condolences during the official mourning period.