The
Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a
working breakfast at the Vice President's Residence at the Naval
Observatory this morning. King Abdullah
is the first foreign leader that the Vice President has hosted at his
personal residence. The Vice President thanked the King for his efforts
to advance peace and stability in the Middle East and reaffirmed the
United States' commitment to Jordan's security
and economic development. The two leaders discussed events in the
region, including ways to accelerate the Coalition's efforts to defeat
ISIS and promote a political solution to the Syrian conflict. They also
discussed the King's views on potential changes
involving the U.S. Embassy in Israel and how best to make progress
towards a comprehensive agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
The Vice President and King Abdullah agreed on the importance of
continuing to strengthen the US-Jordan partnership, and
pledged to stay in close touch on events in the region.
Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President
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