• King Abdullah commended US efforts, and President Trump personally, for working to de-escalate tensions across the region

Arab News

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II spoke on the phone on Saturday with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional developments, with a particular focus on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the situation in Syria, the Jordan News Agency reported.

According to a statement from the Royal Court, the king stressed the urgent need to end the war on Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid across the Gaza Strip to ease what he described as a “tragic and alarming” humanitarian crisis.

King Abdullah also commended US efforts, and President Trump personally, for working to de-escalate tensions across the region.

He reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to working closely with the US and other international partners to achieve a just and lasting peace that ensures the security and stability of the entire region.

On Syria, the king highlighted the effectiveness of Jordanian-US coordination in helping to de-escalate the situation there, underlining the importance of safeguarding Syria’s stability and territorial integrity.

The leaders also discussed ways to deepen the strategic partnership between Jordan and the US and explore opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation.