AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah and French President
Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday held talks in Paris on the deep-rooted relations
between the two countries and the latest regional and international
development, said a Royal Court statement.
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During a meeting at the Élysée Palace attended by His Royal
Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah and President
Macron highlighted keenness on expanding political, economic, and defense
cooperation.
His Majesty expressed appreciation of France’s support for
Jordan in implementing development projects.
Turning to regional and international developments, the two
sides agreed to maintain coordination and consultation on issues of mutual
concern.
Turning to the Palestinian cause, His Majesty stressed the
need to reach just and comprehensive peace, on the basis of the two-state
solution, guaranteeing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on
the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The King lauded the position of France and the EU in support
of the two-state solution, and reaffirmed the importance of including the
Palestinians in regional economic projects, adding that the continuation of
unilateral Israeli measures undermines the prospects of achieving peace, and
plunges the region into more violence.
His Majesty reiterated the need for a political solution to
the Syrian crisis that safeguards the territorial integrity and sovereignty of
Syria, while guaranteeing the safe return of refugees, stressing the need to
maintain Iraq’s security and stability.
The meeting also covered the situation in Lebanon, with the
King calling for continuing efforts aimed at safeguarding its stability.
Moreover, discussions addressed regional and international
efforts to counter terrorism within a holistic approach.
For his part, President Macron commended Jordan’s role in
pursuit of regional peace and global security and stability.
President Macron expressed France’s keenness on strengthening
its friendship with Jordan and maintaining close coordination in service of
mutual interests.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi,
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Jordan’s Ambassador to
France Makram Queisi attended the meeting.
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