Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Call with King Abdullah II of Jordan

President Donald J. Trump spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to reaffirm the importance of close and continued cooperation between the United States and Jordan on a range of shared priorities. The two leaders discussed efforts to end the crisis in Syria, and agreed on the urgent need to de-escalate violence and create conditions that can bring a lasting resolution to the conflict. The two leaders also discussed the President's upcoming trip to the Middle East. The President reiterated the commitment of the United States to Jordan's stability, security, and prosperity and thanked the King for Jordan's critical contributions in our shared fight to defeat ISIS.