His Majesty King Abdullah and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday affirmed the need to unify bilateral and international efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

In a phone call, King Abdullah and Chancellor Merkel stressed the importance of maintaining efforts to counter the humanitarian and economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

His Majesty also noted the strong ties between Jordan and Germany, and keenness to bolster cooperation across all sectors.