Readout of Secretary Mattis’ Meeting with the His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

Readout of Secretary Mattis’ Meeting with the His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

 Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Pentagon today, his first bilateral or head-of-state meeting as secretary of defense. Secretary Mattis reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Jordan strategic relationship and the United States’ commitment to security and stability in the region. The two leaders have had a close and continuing dialogue for many years.  Secretary Mattis expressed his deep appreciation to His Majesty King Abdullah II for Jordan’s commitment and contributions to the counter-ISIS Coalition.

The two emphasized the close nature of the U.S.-Jordan defense partnership and reiterated their shared commitment to ensuring a stable and secure Middle East.