AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah and US President
Joe Biden on Monday reaffirmed Jordan’s and the US’ commitment to continue
working towards global and regional peace, according to a Royal Court
statement.
اضافة اعلان
In a phone call, King Abdullah and President Biden discussed
the deep-rooted bilateral ties and the strategic partnership between the two
countries, as well as means to expand it across all fields.
His Majesty expressed appreciation of the US’ support for
Jordan in all sectors.
Discussing the developments in the region, foremost of which
is the Palestinian cause, the King and President Biden noted the importance of
maintaining coordination to prevent the recurrence of violations in Jerusalem
that may undermine peace prospects and lead to further escalation.
His Majesty reiterated the importance of stepping up efforts
to achieve just and comprehensive peace that fulfils the legitimate rights of
the Palestinian people on the basis of the two-state solution, leading to the
establishment of their independent state on the June 4. 1967 lines, with East
Jerusalem as its capital.
The King urged respecting the historical and legal status
quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, noting that Jordan continues its
efforts to safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites, under the Hashemite
Custodianship.
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