AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Tuesday met Federal President of Germany
Frank-Walter Steinmeier at
Bellevue Palace in Berlin, to discuss the strategic partnership between Jordan
and Germany, as well as the latest regional and international developments,
according to a Royal Court statement.
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The meeting also
covered means of bolstering bilateral cooperation in economy, investment,
tourism, development, and ICT.
King Abdullah reaffirmed keenness to maintain
ongoing consultations with Germany on various issues and challenges facing the
Middle East.
Discussions covered the latest developments
related to the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem, with His Majesty reiterating
the need to preserve the historical and legal status quo in the holy city,
maintain calm, and avoid the deterioration of the security situation,
especially during Ramadan.
The King cautioned against a stalemate in the
peace process as a result of unilateral Israeli policies, emphasising the need
to create suitable conditions for the two-state solution as the basis for just
and comprehensive peace, leading to the establishment of an independent
Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Discussing the security situation in Syria,
His Majesty emphasised the need for a political solution to contribute to
recovery and enable the return of refugees, pointing out that the protracted
impact of the refugee crisis has turned the economic burden into a complex and
structural one.
The King also touched on the increase in
smuggling attempts across the border with Syria and the challenges emanating
from that, stressing that the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army counters such
attempts firmly and decisively.
Addressing the situation in Iraq, His Majesty
highlighted the importance of bolstering Iraq’s regional Arab role, to secure
its stability and step up opportunities for cooperation in joint regional
projects.
For his part, President Steinmeier commended
political reform in Jordan, under the King’s leadership, which will bolster
partisan and political life.
Moreover, discussions touched on the crisis in
Ukraine and its implications on regional issues, as well as regional and global
food security, with His Majesty noting Jordan’s sufficient strategic reserves
of wheat.
The German president stressed the need for
peaceful solutions to end the crisis in Ukraine, noting its continuation will
have negative repercussions on all.
The president
highlighted Germany’s keenness to step up the strategic partnership with
Jordan, voicing praise for the Kingdom’s efforts in hosting refugees,
bolstering regional security and stability, and advancing regional and global
peace.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and a number
of senior German officials attended the meeting.
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