Ammon News -

His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Acting Foreign Minister in Lebanon’s caretaker government Zeina Akar.

During a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah reiterated Jordan’s firm support for the Lebanese people, noting that Lebanon’s stability and prosperity are pivotal to regional prosperity and progress.

His Majesty extended condolences over the victims of the explosion in the town of Altalil, in the Akkar region, which killed and injured dozens of people, reiterating Jordan’s readiness to provide any needed assistance in treating the injured.

The King stressed the need to support state institutions and the army in Lebanon to safeguard its security, stability and unity, calling for unified international efforts to come up with a clear and comprehensive plan to enable Lebanon to overcome the current crisis.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Officer of His Majesty Jafar Hassan attended the meeting.