His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received a phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and discussed the developments in the Palestinian Territories after the United States moved its embassy to Jerusalem.

King Abdullah and President Erdoğan stressed the importance of stepping up Arab and Islamic efforts to safeguard the Palestinians’ rights and their just cause, and to put a stop to the violence perpetrated by Israel against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The two sides noted that moving the US embassy to Jerusalem will have implications on efforts to achieve peace, security, and stability in the region.

His Majesty and President Erdoğan also affirmed the importance of maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues, especially the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem.