King, Biden follow up on Washington visit

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Friday received a telephone call from US Vice President Joe Biden, who underscored the importance of the King's visit to Washington in the past few days. 

In their telephone conversation, the King and Biden discussed some of the key files that were raised and discussed during the King's Tuesday through Thursday visit to Washington DC, according to a Royal Court statement.  

Biden stressed the US' support for Jordan in its efforts to achieve peace and security in the Middle East. 

During his Washington visit, His Majesty met with Biden, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, Secretary of State John Kerry, key lawmakers and representatives of Arab and Islamic organisations.