His Majesty King Abdullah, in a phone call on Friday, congratulated newly elected Iraq President Abdul Latif Rashid, wishing him success, and the Iraqi people continued progress and prosperity.
 
King Abdullah reaffirmed Jordan’s keenness to bolster ties with Iraq, expand cooperation, and maintain coordination on issues of mutual concern, in service of the two peoples and Arab causes.
 
His Majesty also reiterated Jordan’s support for Iraq as it safeguards its security and stability.