King, in phone call with US president, reaffirms importance of solidarity to counter COVID-19, notes US’ central role

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, in a phone call on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump, discussed the latest regional and international developments, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

King Abdullah stressed the importance of solidarity and stepping up cooperation and coordination among all countries to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and safeguard peoples’ health and wellbeing, while also mitigating the economic impact of measures taken to counter the virus, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty expressed appreciation for the United States’ ongoing support for Jordan across a number of sectors, especially amidst the current global conditions caused by COVID-19 and the economic challenges facing the Kingdom.

The King underscored the central role of the United States in developing a collective international effort to counter the pandemic and address its economic, social and health-related ramifications, the statement said.

Discussions during the phone call also covered the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States in a number of fields.

His Majesty expressed condolences over the victims of COVID-19 in the United States, wishing those infected a speedy recovery.