In line with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz's willingness to promote and consolidate the Kingdom’s relations in all fields with friendly countries and in response to invitations received by the King; the King Salman left Riyadh today on a tour that includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Daralsalam, Japan, China, the Maldives and Jordan.

Prior to his departure, King Salman issued a royal decree deputizing Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif to steer the state's affairs.