BRUSSELS — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday
held two separate meetings with European Council President Charles Michel and
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels, covering means
to bolster the strategic partnership between Jordan and the European Union, as
well as efforts to counter
COVID-19, according to a statement made by the Royal
Court.
اضافة اعلان
In the two meetings, King Abdullah expressed appreciation of
the EU’s support for Jordan, stressing the importance of equitable COVID-19
vaccine distribution among peoples to safeguard the health and wellbeing of
all.
For his part, European Council President Michel commended
Jordan’s efforts in countering COVID-19, as well as ensuring that refugees in
the Kingdom are included in the vaccine drive, adding that the EU is ready to
enhance its cooperation with Jordan on countering the pandemic.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
underscored that His Majesty remains one of the EU’s most important partners,
commending the King’s diplomatic efforts in building bridges and enhancing
dialogue and understanding among peoples.
President von der Leyen added that Jordan is an anchor of
stability in the region, saying “you can count on us always”.
Discussions at the two meetings also covered regional
developments, especially the Palestinian cause and latest developments in
Jerusalem.
His Majesty stressed the importance of resolving the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution, leading to
the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines,
with East
Jerusalem as its capital.
The meeting also addressed regional and international
efforts to counter terrorism and extremism within a holistic approach, and
cooperation between Jordan and the EU in this regard.
His Majesty King Abdullah returned to Jordan on Wednesday after a working visit to Brussels, Belgium.
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