AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday received a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the prime minister of Saudi Arabia.

 

The call covered current developments in the region, with His Majesty condemning the attack on Jordanian territory, and emphasising the need to continue taking all necessary steps to preserve the safety of citizens and protect the security and sovereignty of Jordan, according to a Royal Court statement.

 

The King expressed Jordan’s absolute solidarity and support for Arab countries in confronting any attacks that threaten their sovereignty, security, and stability.

 

The two sides also emphasised the need to stop the escalation and utilise dialogue to reduce tensions.