Chair Cardin Welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan
“The United States and Jordan have stood side by side to confront regional and global challenges and promote peace, and we will continue to stand together as we work toward stability, prosperity, and lasting peace in the region,” said Chair Cardin.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and issued the following statement:
“This morning, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reaffirmed its commitment to and the vital importance of the longstanding U.S.-Jordan partnership with King Abdullah – a steadfast and strategic friend to the United States. Our wide-ranging discussion on Gaza and the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and beyond made clear that our close cooperation advances the shared interests of both our nations. The United States and Jordan have stood side by side to confront regional and global challenges and promote peace, and we will continue to stand together as we work toward stability, prosperity, and lasting peace in the region.”
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