Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.M. King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

The Secretary-General met today in Amman with H.M. King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The Secretary-General and King Abdullah discussed the developments in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem and expressed concern over the regional spillover of the conflict.

They further discussed support to UNRWA and other regional developments.

The Secretary-General expressed deep appreciation of the role of King Abdullah in support of peace and humanitarian assistance for the population of Gaza.