Today, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in New York. During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo emphasized the strong and strategic partnership between the United States and Jordan. He highlighted Jordan's role as a stabilizing force in the region despite facing economic and humanitarian challenges due to the war in Gaza.

Deputy Secretary Adeyemo praised Jordan’s reform efforts aimed at boosting sustainable growth and job creation. The discussion also covered regional developments, including the importance of maintaining economic stability in the West Bank. Additionally, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo expressed gratitude to King Abdullah for Jordan's ongoing cooperation in combating terrorist financing in the region.

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