The key facts

  • Jordan's Crown Prince and US Vice President JD Vance discussed regional security and stability by phone
  • The sides also spoke about developing the strategic partnership and bilateral ties
  • The call took place after October talks between King Abdullah II and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Phone Talks Between Amman and Washington

Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and US Vice President JD Vance held a phone conversation on Friday devoted to regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability. According to the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, the sides also discussed ways to develop the strategic partnership and close bilateral ties in various fields.

Context: A Series of Contacts with the US Administration

The crown prince's call with Vance continues a series of recent contacts between the Jordanian side and US leadership. On October 2, King Abdullah II discussed by phone with Secretary of State Marco Rubio efforts to reduce regional tensions. In that conversation, the king stressed the need for a comprehensive agreement guaranteeing the security and sovereignty of Arab countries, warned about the consequences of Israeli escalation in southern Syria, reaffirmed Jordan's support for Syria's security, stability and sovereignty, and also raised the topic of supporting the Lebanese army as part of international efforts to strengthen stability in Lebanon. Earlier, on September 22, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Abdullah II called for intensifying international efforts to restore calm in the region, ensure the security of Arab countries, and uphold the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip.