Below is attributed to spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Foreign Minister Antony J. Blinken met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman today. The Secretary discussed efforts to reach a ceasefire that ensures the release of the hostages, and stressed that Hamas must accept the proposal on the table. The Secretary also discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region, including a pathway to an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel. Secretary Blinken thanked King Abdullah for Jordan’s leadership in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including the joint U.S.-Jordan airdrop, which has delivered more than 1,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza to date. The two leaders discussed joint efforts to accelerate the flow of urgently needed additional assistance from Jordan to Gaza through land routes. The Secretary also praised the King’s commitment to economic modernization and important public sector reforms.
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