MADRID —His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday reiterated
Jordan’s keenness on working with Spain, through its upcoming European Union
presidency, to help create a political horizon that would preserve the
prospects of just and lasting peace, for the Palestinians and the Israelis.
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At a meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain in Madrid,
attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Queen Letizia, King
Abdullah said, “Our joint commitment to peace is evident in supporting the
two-state solution as the path forward in resolving the Palestinian-Israeli
conflict”.
His Majesty noted in the meeting, attended by HRH Prince Hashem, that peace on the basis of the
two-state solution is key to ensuring peace and prosperity in the entire region,
and beyond.
“We will continue working with Spain to resolve the crises
facing our wider Euro-Mediterranean region, out of our shared belief that
dialogue and cooperation must be the way forward for mutual progress”, the King
added.
In addition, His Majesty said Jordan and Spain are taking an
important step in building partnerships, out of the realization that “the only
way forward is together. We cannot overcome the multitude of challenges facing
our world alone”.
The King added that so much has happened in the world over
the past eight years since his last visit to Spain, adding that despite crises,
conflicts, and the pandemic, the relationship and the warm friendships “between
our families, our peoples, and our countries have stayed true, and continued to
grow from strength to strength”.
“It is such partnerships that form the foundation of global
stability that is much needed for our regions, and our world. And today, this
visit is yet another building block in solidifying this relationship, which has
continued to grow over the past seven decades,” His Majesty said.
The King highlighted the fruitful talks held with King
Felipe VI and President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez, adding that
he looks forward to launching a strategic partnership between the two
countries.
His Majesty noted that elevating the ties between Jordan and
Spain to the strategic level will enable both countries to work more closely on
the issues that matter to both peoples and to the world.
In addition, the King said Jordan and Spain are partners in
the pursuit of regional and global peace and prosperity, working together to
counter the impact of climate change on food and energy security, pointing to a
longstanding partnership in the economic, development, and humanitarian
spheres.
“We are truly grateful for Spain’s support for our
development efforts, and we look to expand our cooperation in education,
tourism, cultural exchange, as well as water and energy,” His Majesty said, adding
that both countries are equally dedicated to building a more stable world for
future generations.
Turning to fighting terrorism, the King underlined that
Spain and Jordan have come together to co-organize the latest round of the
Aqaba Process meetings, which will take place on Tuesday in Cordoba, noting
that he looks forward to fruitful discussions there with friends and partners,
on strengthening global coordination in the fight against terrorism and
extremism.
His Majesty also congratulated the Spanish Monarch on the
anniversary of his coronation.
For his part, King Felipe VI commended the deep-rooted
relations between the two countries and peoples, noting that King Abdullah’s
visit marks his ninth coronation anniversary.
He underlined the strong ties between Jordan and Spain and
their joint aspiration to democratic co-existence, progress and modernity, in
addition to their keenness on actively contributing to peace in the region and
across the globe.
The Spanish monarch reiterated the centrality of the
Palestinian cause in the region, commending Jordan’s continuous efforts to
reach just and lasting peace, on the basis of the two-state solution.
King Felipe VI also highlighted the pivotal role of the
Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, which
has international and Spanish support.
In addition, he expressed his country’s keenness on
enhancing its partnership with Jordan within the Union for the Mediterranean,
and through Spain’s rotating presidency of the EU.
King Felipe VI commended Jordan’s efforts in hosting Syrian
refugees, as well as Palestinian and Iraqi refugees in the past, highlighting
the importance of Jordan’s efforts towards reaching a solution to the Syrian
crisis.
Describing Jordan as a centerpiece to a regional balance
that is of strategic importance to Spain and Europe, the Spanish monarch
highlighted Spain’s keenness on enhancing investment cooperation, especially in
the water, renewable energy, and tourism sectors.
He also underlined the importance of elevating relations
between the two countries to a strategic level to enhance cooperation in
various fields.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi,
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Jordan’s Ambassador to
Spain Areej Hawamdeh, and a number of senior Spanish officials attended the
meeting.
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