Defense Minister Benny Gantz sent his congratulations to King Abdullah of Jordan on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Gantz said: "On behalf of the Defense Ministry and myself, I would like to wish the King of Jordan, Abdullah II, congratulations on his 60th birthday. I wish him that the next years, too, will be years of health, pleasure and will bring prosperity to the Kingdom of Jordan and the strengthening of relations with Israel. We will continue to work together and deepen relations between our countries for peace and regional stability. "