King discusses ties, region with Arab leaders over phone

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received a telephone call from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian arena, according to a Royal Court statement.

Also on Tuesday, His Majesty received a call from Bahraini King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, during which both leaders went over Jordanian-Bahraini brotherly ties.

During the call, both leaders highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Amman and Manama, voicing keenness to further develop them at all levels and continue consultation and coordination over various regional issues of joint interest, according to the Royal Court. 

Earlier, on Tuesday, His Majesty received a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who is also a deputy prime minister and minister of defence, and discussed the “deep-rooted, brotherly ties between the two countries, as well as current regional developments”.

Discussions during the phone call covered the “solid relations” between the two peoples and keenness to advance them in all areas, while maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues, in service of mutual interests, according to a Royal Court statement.