AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, Egypt President Abdel Fattah
El Sisi, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a trilateral summit on
Tuesday in Cairo, to discuss the latest developments related to the Palestinian
cause, a Royal Court statement said.
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In a joint communique released following the summit, the leaders
reaffirmed the need to safeguard the legitimate rights of the Palestinian
people, and to continue joint efforts to reach just, comprehensive, and lasting
peace, on the basis of the two-state solution.
The leaders agreed to maintain consultation at all levels within the Jordanian-Egyptian-Palestinian
coordination framework, in order to crystalize a vision for activating efforts
to relaunch negotiations, while working with Arab leaders and partners to
reactivate the peace process, according to the communique.
Furthermore, they stressed the need to cease all illegal unilateral
Israeli measures that undermine the two-state solution and the prospects of
achieving just and comprehensive peace.
The leaders, according to the communique, also highlighted the need to
preserve the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem’s Islamic and
Christian holy sites.
Presidents Sisi and Abbas reaffirmed the importance of the Hashemite
Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, and its key
role in protecting these sites and their inherent Arab Muslim and Christian
identities.
King Abdullah and President Abbas expressed appreciation of Egypt’s
efforts in maintaining calm in Gaza and supporting efforts to rebuild the
strip, stressing the international donor community’s responsibility towards
supporting the rebuilding efforts.
The leaders also underscored the importance of maintaining the
international community’s support for UNRWA, to enable it to continue providing
its vital services for Palestinian refugees.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the
Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, General Intelligence Department Director
Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni, Jordan’s Ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh, and senior
Egyptian and Palestinian officials attended the summit.
Prior to the trilateral summit, the King also held bilateral talks with
President Sisi in Cairo.
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