Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday telephoned French President Francois Hollande after the explosion that took place near the French city of Leon.

During the conversation, the King condemned the terrorist act, offering condolences to the president, the French people and the families of the victims, wishing the injured speedy recovery.

He expressed hope that the world community exerts the utmost effort to fight the dangerous agony to evade the international society its evils.