His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, visited the General Command of the JAF on Sunday.

His Majesty, also accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti and a number of senior JAF Officers.

During the visit, the King was briefed on the Army’s latest training programs and development plans, as well as plans to build its personnel’s capacities.

His Majesty expressed confidence in JAF’s capabilities to safeguard Jordan’s achievements and maintain its security, Petra news agency reported.

The King was also briefed on JAF’s efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza through airdrops and land convoys, in addition to the army’s efforts to provide healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank through field hospitals and medical centers.

Earlier, Joe Biden, the President of the United States of America, and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, held a phone call Friday to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, according to official statements from both sides.

A White House statement indicated that President Biden informed HM King Abdullah about the ongoing preparations to increase humanitarian aid during the ceasefire period. They also discussed the reforms of the Palestinian Authority in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and ensuring it receives its due revenues.

The Royal Court of Jordan reported that HM King Abdullah and President Biden reviewed the serious developments in Gaza. HM King Abdullah reiterated the importance of the United States' role in achieving a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.