Blinken reaffirms US support for Jordan during call with king

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made a call to Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (File/AP)
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made a call to Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (File/AP)
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Updated 09 April 2021
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Blinken reaffirms US support for Jordan during call with king

Blinken reaffirms US support for Jordan during call with king

LONDON: Jordan’s King Abdullah II received a phone call from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Thursday, where he reaffirmed Washington’s full solidarity with the kingdom.
“The Secretary reaffirmed the US commitment to its strategic partnership with Jordan and commended King Abdullah II for Jordan’s steadfast leadership promoting peace and stability in the Middle East,” said Ned Price, State Department spokesman.
During the call, Blinken also emphasized the strong strategic partnership between the US and Jordan.
“The US deeply values the strong bilateral cooperation and longtime friendship between our two countries,” Price added.
The king received a call from President Joe Biden on Wednesday, where he said Washington stood by Jordan and voiced support for all measures and decisions taken to safeguard the kingdom’s security and stability