AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Saturday participated in the event to present the 2021 Lamp of
Peace award to UN Secretary-General
António Guterres, after His Majesty had
received it in 2019, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
The award was presented to Secretary-General Guterres for his “tireless
work of political mediation,” his efforts in service of the public good, and
his commitment to dialogue as a means to resolve regional and international
conflicts.
King Abdullah delivered a speech via telepresence at the ceremony, held
in the Italian city of Assisi, and commended the
UN chief’s efforts in
promoting the shared values of peace, justice, mercy, and mutual respect, in
addition to his role in pursuit of stability in the region and the world.
His Majesty also highlighted the secretary-general’s unwavering support
for political solutions to conflicts, “including the two-state solution to the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict—the only way towards a future of security and peace
for both sides”.
The King said Guterres “has been a strong voice for international law
and the protection of Jerusalem, maintaining the security and status quo of its
Holy Sites”.
His Majesty also praised the role of the UN secretary-general in supporting
joint global action to address urgent issues, such as the global refugee
crisis, the threat of extremist violence, and climate change.
For his part, Guterres said the award recognizes all UN personnel, who
are striving for peace around the world.
He thanked the King for his efforts to promote peace on the global
stage, by calling for political solutions to conflicts in the region and the
world.
His Majesty received the Lamp of Peace award in 2019, in recognition of
his efforts to promote harmony, interfaith dialogue, and peace in the Middle
East and the world, as well as Jordan’s efforts, under the his leadership, in
hosting refugees.
The award, launched in 1981 and presented by the Friars of the Sacred
Convent of Assisi in Italy, recognizes global figures for their work towards
promoting peace and harmony.
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