King Abdullah was one of the greatest and best leaders of our Arab and Islamic nations who devoted his life to the service of his homeland and nation.

— Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

King Abdullah was known as a wise and consistent statesman and politician, a leader loved and respected by his people and had a deserved authority on the international scene.

— Russian President Vladimir Putin

I would like to express my sadness and pain at the loss of the great Arab knight, King Abdullah. We wish the new King Salman success in his task for the good of the Saudi people and in the service of the Arab-Muslim nation as was the case with the late king.

— Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. He will be remembered for his long years of service to the Kingdom, for his commitment to peace and for strengthening understanding between faiths.

— British Prime Minister David Cameron

Bangladesh has lost one of her great caring brothers and generous well-wishers.

— Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

I offer my deepest condolences to Saudi Arabia and the family of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz on this day of grief. Afghans will always remember King Abdullah as a great supporter of their jihad. He always supported the Afghan peace process.

— Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

The United States has lost a friend, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the world has lost a revered leader. King Abdullah was a man of wisdom and vision.

— US Secretary of State John Kerry

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