King offers condolences to Hollande

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday telephoned French President Francois Hollande and offered his condolences and sympathies over the victims of the "cowardly terrorist attacks" that recently hit Paris.

During the call, King Abdullah condemned the "heinous" criminal act, stressing the support of Jordan's leadership and people for the French president and people in overcoming this incident, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty also noted that the Kingdom is going ahead with its war against terrorism and criminal groups.

He offered his condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery, the statement added.