Posted on 01/30/2017 5:40:27 PM PST by onyx
King Abdullah of Jordan is part of the mid-east freedom alliance with President Fattah Abdel el-Sisi of Egypt. Due to President Obama’s extremist politics, Abdullah and Sisi formed a working security and economic relationship with Vladimir Putin.
Prior to taking the oath of office President Trump spoke personally to President el-Sisi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Since the inauguration – The geo-strategic evolution continues -> President Vladimir Putin (Russia), President Fattah el-Sisi (Egypt) and King Salman (Saudi Arabia) have all held diplomatic and strategic discussions with President Trump.
Now today:
[From the Office of the Vice President] The Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a working breakfast at the Vice President’s Residence at the Naval Observatory this morning.
King Abdullah is the first foreign leader that the Vice President has hosted at his personal residence. The Vice President thanked the King for his efforts to advance peace and stability in the Middle East and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Jordan’s security and economic development.
The two leaders discussed events in the region, including ways to accelerate the Coalition’s efforts to defeat ISIS and promote a political solution to the Syrian conflict. They also discussed the King’s views on potential changes involving the U.S. Embassy in Israel and how best to make progress towards a comprehensive agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
The Vice President and King Abdullah agreed on the importance of continuing to strengthen the US-Jordan partnership, and pledged to stay in close touch on events in the region. (link)
Much like Fattah el-Sisi, King Abdullah of Jordan can be part of a great team of solid allies in the region.
If you have followed mid-east alliances over the past few years you’ll see how this is coming together. CTH is very optimistic:
Egypt’s President Fattah al Sisi and New Saudi King Salaman January 2015
Isn't it great to have a a foreign leader meet a VP who you know doesn't absolutely hate America's Guts?
The King and Al Sisi are two of few Muslim country leaders that deserve respect.
it seems a little weird that VP Pence hosted him rather than the Prez.
I think President Trump has a lot to deal with right now.
“it seems a little weird that VP Pence hosted him rather than the Prez.”
That’s the first thought that came to me when reading the headline. Strange?
Of all the world’s leaders who I have seen in TV interviews over the last 25 years, there isn’t a single one of them — including any U.S. president — who seems to have the grasp of geopolitics and diplomacy that King Abdullah of Jordan brings to the table. The Trump administration would be wise to pay close attention to him.
true enough - now i read that the Prez will see him at a prayer event on Thursday.
I wonder if the President is not in Washington today.
Maybe Trump is going to have Pence take an active role rather than being a clown like Joe Biden?
I’ve always admired Jordan’s king.
Maybe he took a swing by Fort Knox to see if there was anything inside?
he did meet with small biz owners at the WH today. but i see that he is meeting up with King Hussein at a prayer meeting on Thursday.
he did meet with small biz owners at the WH today. but i see that he is meeting up with King Hussein at a prayer meeting on Thursday.
i am sure he will as he entrusted quite a bit to him in the transition.
I like think so too.
he and his brother are preppies, of sorts
continued abroad at St Edmund’s School, in England. The young prince attended high school in the United States at Eaglebrook School and Deerfield Academy MASS.
Abdullah was admitted to Pembroke College Oxford in 1982, where he completed a one-year Special Studies course in Middle Eastern Affairs.
The Prince then attended the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C in 1987
Lol!! Too freaking funny!!
The Trump team impresses again.
I have a lot of confidence in Pence. He will fight with Trump every step of the way.
I find it reassuring that Trump trusted Pence to take this meeting.
Wow what a team...
His father was a good man too. His son is a chip off the old block.
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