Biden meets Jordan’s Abdullah, talks Gaza, Syria

US Vice President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Washington Thursday to discuss the many points of violence in the region, including the continuing Israel-Hamas aerial fighting in Gaza.

The White House releases a summary readout of the contents of the meeting:

“This morning, the Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a meeting at the Naval Observatory. The King and Vice President discussed a wide range of regional issues, including the Gaza crisis. They spoke about Iraq and agreed on the need for Iraqis to quickly form a government capable of uniting all of Iraq’s communities in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Regarding Syria, they discussed efforts to create the conditions for a comprehensive political solution, address the threat of violent extremism, and meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the Syrian people as well as those of host communities, including Jordan. The King and Vice President reaffirmed the value both countries place on the U.S.-Jordan partnership.”