AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday reaffirmed that Jordan respects political
pluralism, which benefits its democratic progress, stressing that diversity of
opinion strengthens the Kingdom, as long as it serves public interest,
according to a Royal Court statement.
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At a meeting held
at Al-Husseiniya Palace with former prime ministers, King Abdullah said Jordan
is moving steadily forward into modernization, along the three parallel
political, economic, and administrative tracks.
His Majesty said Jordan maintains its network
of relations in the region and does not rely on one side over others, as part
of its efforts to diversify its options to achieve its interests and cover its
strategic needs.
The King stressed the importance of Arab
coordination meetings aimed at drawing up a roadmap for the region’s prosperity
and stability, noting that Jordan works with the UAE, Egypt, and Iraq to build
foundations of political and economic cooperation.
His Majesty stressed the importance of joint
regional projects to counter challenges, especially combat poverty and
unemployment, while seeking solutions to maintain food, energy, and water
security.
The King added that the region will be
witnessing diplomatic activity in the coming period, and Jordan will play its
part to support the region’s causes and safeguard its interests.
His Majesty highlighted the outcomes of his
most recent visit to the United States and his productive meeting with
President Joe Biden, which reflected the historical and strategic ties between
the two countries.
The King noted the ongoing US support for
Jordan across the political, economic, and military fields, commending
President Biden’s stances towards Jordan, especially the Hashemite
Custodianship in Jerusalem.
His Majesty said Jordan continues to support
its Palestinian brethren and the steadfast Jerusalemites, stressing the need to
reach a real horizon for the peace process to end the cycle of violence.
The King reaffirmed the importance of reaching
a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, which fulfills the
legitimate rights of the Palestinian people on the basis of the two-state
solution, guaranteeing the establishment of their independent, sovereign, and
viable state on the 4 June 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.
For their part, the former prime ministers
highlighted their views on a number of domestic and regional issues, expressing
appreciation of His Majesty’s steadfast positions in safeguarding Jordan’s
interests and defending Arab causes.
Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi,
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office
of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and General Intelligence Department Director Maj.
Gen. Ahmad Husni attended the meeting.
Ahead of Sunday’s
meeting with His Majesty, Foreign Minister Safadi and GID Director Maj. Gen.
Husni gave briefings to the former prime ministers on developments related to
Jordan’s foreign policy and security assessments in the region.
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