PARIS, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Ways to bolster security cooperation to combat terrorism and developments of regional crises topped discussions of French President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday, Macron's office said.
During a phone conversation, the French head of state proposed helping Jordan to secure its border with conflict-torn Syria and to further cooperate to fight against the Islamic State within the framework of the international coalition.
The two leaders also held talks about the situation in Syria, reiterating the importance of political solution under the auspices of the United Nations.
Speaking about Syrian refugees, Macron and Abdullah II stressed that the displaced people should return to their home in "safe and fair conditions."
Expressing their concerns about the situation in Gaza Strip, they noted the need to revive dialogue between the rival parties and to involve Arab states in any settlement attempt in hope to end the year-long deadlock.
The Elysee added Jordan's king would visit Paris in the coming months at the invitation of the French president.
