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- King Abdullah emphasized the importance of safeguarding Syria's security and the well-being of its citizens following the fall of Bashar Assad
LONDON: Jordan’s King Abdullah II and US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation on Monday to discuss key regional developments, focusing on the situations in Syria and Palestine, the Jordan News Agency reported.
King Abdullah emphasized the importance of safeguarding Syria’s security and the well-being of its citizens following the fall of Bashar Assad, according to a statement from the Jordanian Royal Court.
He urged swift international action to stabilize the country amid ongoing challenges.
The king also called for intensified global efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza and facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave.
Highlighting the fragility of the region, he stressed the need to ensure the success of the ceasefire in Lebanon to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
King Abdullah expressed his deep concern over extremist settler violence targeting Palestinians in the West Bank, and condemned violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. He underscored the critical need to preserve the rights and sanctity of these religious sites amid rising tensions.
The call reinforced Jordan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional conflicts and to promote stability and security, the Jordan News Agency added.