Readout of President Biden’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

President Joe Biden spoke today with King Abdullah II of Jordan. The President emphasized his full support for a Syrian-led transition process under the auspices of the United Nations as outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254. He also discussed the situation in eastern Syria to include the U.S. commitment to the D-ISIS mission, including the strikes conducted last night against a concentration of ISIS fighters and leaders. The President emphasized the support of the United States for the stability of Jordan and Jordan’s central role in maintaining stability and de-escalating tensions throughout the Middle East region. The leaders also discussed the situation in Gaza and the urgent need to conclude the ceasefire and hostage release agreement together with a surge in humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. They agreed to remain in regular contact directly and through their teams. The post Readout of President Biden’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan appeared first on The White House.