On February 9, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II. The purpose of the meeting was to affirm the strong partnership between the United States and Jordan and to explore opportunities for advancing shared interests.

During the discussion, Secretary Hegseth expressed his appreciation for more than 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. He also acknowledged Jordan's leadership role in promoting security and stability in the Middle East.

The information about this meeting was provided by Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot.