AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on
Thursday reaffirmed that Jordan and the United States’ shared keenness to
enhance regional stability is a key pillar in their strategic partnership, according to a Royal Court statement.
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At a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held at the
Pentagon, King Abdullah warned against the continuous cycle of violence in the
Palestinian Territories, especially in light of unilateral Israeli measures,
stressing that the repercussions would be damaging to regional security and
stability.
In remarks to the media ahead of his meeting with Secretary
Austin, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II,
His Majesty said, “the relationship between our two nations has been an
enduring one for many, decades, but specifically between our armed forces”.
The King noted that his visit to Washington, DC, seeks to enhance
cooperation with “our American friends”, adding that “as we look to the
challenges of the region and the future, we know that we will be standing next
to each other more and more. And that gives me tremendous hope.”
His Majesty said countries in the region look forward to
cooperating with the United States in bringing stakeholders together to address
multiple challenges, including the rise of terrorism that has had two years to
incubate and increase during the pandemic, in addition to challenges resulting
from the crisis between Ukraine and Russia, and its regional implications.
For his part, Secretary Austin said, “Jordan is a valued leader in
a difficult neighborhood and a powerful partner for stability and security in
the region,” adding that the longstanding partnership and friendship with
Jordan is more important than ever, due to the threats the two countries face.
Austin stressed the United States’ keenness on bolstering its
partnership with Jordan, and expanding it in several fields, adding, “I look
forward to our discussion and to finding ways to deepening this great
partnership”.
The US secretary of defense also commended Jordan’s efforts and
commitment in the fight against Daesh, and its support for the two-state
solution to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in addition to supporting the
security of the Palestinian people, and promoting stability in Lebanon and Iraq.
He expressed the United States’ concern over the latest escalation
and violence in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, commending His Majesty’s
“critical role” in de-escalating tensions, and noting that the US looks to work
with Jordan towards security, stability and just peace for the Palestinians and
the Israelis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director
of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Jordan’s Ambassador in Washington, DC, Dina Kawar
attended the meeting.
From the US side, Chairman of the Joint chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark
A. Milley and a number of senior officials attended the meeting.
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