King receives phone call from Hillary Clinton

King Abdullah II on Friday received a phone call from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. During the phone conversation, the King and Clinton discussed developments in Gaza, where the king expressed deep concern over repercussions of the Israeli aggression on the coastal enclave and its impact on the region’s security and stability, His Majesty also warned against all forms of the Israeli escalation, calling for regional and international efforts to immediately stop the aggression and prevent further suffering in Gaza. Clinton valued the King’s continued efforts to support peace efforts and achieve stability in the region. She also hailed King Abdullah’s roadmap for political reform as well as the government’s efforts to achieve economic reform, stressing the importance of the Jordanian-US partnership. The King and Clinton agreed to continue coordination and consultation on developments in the region, especially the situation in Gaza.