This
morning, the Vice President spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of
the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The Vice President thanked the King
for his continued leadership
in the region, particularly in the coalition to counter ISIL in Syria
and Iraq, and reiterated the United States’ unwavering commitment to
Jordan’s security and stability. The Vice President and King Abdullah
also expressed concern about recent violence and
rising tensions regarding Jerusalem’s Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount.
The Vice President called on all parties to exercise restraint, refrain
from provocative actions, and to uphold the historic status quo at the
holy site.
Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President.
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