AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Al-Husseiniya Palace, according to a Royal Court statement.
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At the meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince
Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah reaffirmed the deep-rooted
partnership and friendship between Jordan and the EU, expressing
keenness on expanding cooperation across various fields.
His Majesty highlighted the importance of the 14th meeting
of the Jordan-EU Association Council, held recently in Jordan as the first
meeting to take place in an EU partner country from the southern region,
expressing appreciation of the EU’s support for the Kingdom.
The meeting covered regional and international developments,
especially the Palestinian cause, with the King calling for stepping up efforts
to create a real horizon to move the peace process forward and break the
stalemate, while ending the cycle of violence threatening regional stability
and security.
In addition, the meeting addressed means of coordinating and
integrating efforts to counter challenges related to food security, the
environment, and climate change.
For her part, President von der Leyen commended the
deep-rooted relations between Jordan and the EU, stressing the EU’s commitment
to supporting the Kingdom.
The European Commission president also lauded Jordan’s
pivotal role in the region and its efforts to reach political solutions to
regional crises and bolster regional partnerships.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan attended the meeting.
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