King congratulates New Zealand PM on election win

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, expressing congratulations on her party’s election victory.

In the cable, King Abdullah stressed Jordan’s keenness to bolster its partnership with New Zealand, to serve the shared interests of the two peoples and advance global prosperity and peace, according to a Royal Court statement. His Majesty wished Prime Minister Ardern continued success, and the people of New Zealand further prosperity and progress.