AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah received a phone call from Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday, during which they discussed the dangerous repercussions of the current escalation on regional stability.

 

His Majesty reaffirmed the need to stop Iranian attacks on Jordan and other countries, and to utilise diplomacy and dialogue to resolve tensions, according to a Royal Court statement.

 

The King also reiterated that Jordan will continue to take all necessary measures to preserve its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.

 

Also on Wednesday, His Majesty received a phone call from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which they discussed the dangerous escalation in the region.

 

His Majesty reaffirmed that Jordan will continue to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens and preserve its security and sovereignty, emphasising that Iran’s attacks constitute a violation of international law, another Royal Court statement said.

 

The call also covered the need to utilise dialogue as a means of resolving crises, and to intensify international efforts to restore regional calm.

 

The King received a phone call from Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Wednesday, during which they discussed the dangerous regional developments.

 

His Majesty emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in order to restore stability to the region, reiterating that Iran’s attacks on Jordan and a number of other countries constitute a violation of international law, according to a Royal Court statement.

 

The call also covered the ties between the two countries, with the King congratulating Prime Minister Jetten on taking office and expressing Jordan’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with the Netherlands.