
Jordanian King Abdullah II discussed with US Vice-President Joe Biden on Thursday, the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States, regional and international developments as well as means to address them, Petra News Agency reported.
During bilateral and, afterwards, expanded talks attended by top officials from both countries, the King stressed Jordan's keenness to enhance its strategic partnership with the United States.
The talks which were held at Al Husseiniya Palace, also dealt with regional and international efforts to fight terrorism as extremism and means to address these threats within a holistic approach.
On regional issues, the King reiterated Jordan's support to a political solution that puts an end to the crisis in Syria.
In this context, the king reviewed the burden shouldered by the Kingdom as a result of hosting a large number of Syrian refugees and providing them with basic services.
King Abdullah also voiced support to efforts of the Iraqi government to fight the Daesh terrorist group and guarantee the unity and safety of Iraq.
Discussions also dealt with efforts to achieve peace between the Palestinians and Israelis based on the two-state solution. The king stressed the need for a full end to the continued Israeli violations in occupied Jerusalem.
The US vice-president said the United States appreciated Jordan's support to efforts that aim at achieving peace and stability in the Middle East as well as confronting terrorism and its gangs.
He also stressed keenness of the United States to forge closer cooperation and partnership with Jordan in various fields.
Source: MENA
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