PM felicitates King of Jordan on Eid-ul-Fitr

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Mar, 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday held a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

During their warm conversation, the Prime Minister extended Eid greetings and felicitations to His Majesty, the Royal Family and the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Jordan. His Majesty King Abdullah II reciprocated these sentiments. Both leaders also called for peace and harmony in the ranks of the Ummah.

The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in the middle East. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region.

While expressing his strong condemnation of the attacks on Jordan during the ongoing regional escalation, the Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the people of Jordan in these difficult times. He emphasized upon the need for restraint, de-escalation, and diplomatic resolution of tensions.

The Prime Minister fondly recalled His Majesty’s visit to Pakistan last November. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further strengthening its close and brotherly relations with Jordan in all areas of shared interest, particularly in trade, investment, and defence.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact on bilateral and regional matters.