AMMAN — His
Majesty
King Abdullah met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday and
reaffirmed the need for all to work on achieving peace, so that the
Palestinians and the Israelis do not continue to pay the price, and for the
entire region to realize its potential, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
During the meeting, held
at Al-Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah said the conflict has dragged on for far
too long, and the violence it has produced continues to cause too much agony
and provide fertile ground for extremism.
His Majesty underscored
that Jordan condemns all kinds of violence that cause the loss of innocent
lives, pointing to tragic attacks on civilians on both sides, including
Tuesday’s attack.
The King highlighted the
visit as an opportunity for a thorough discussion on the way forward in the
efforts to achieve just and lasting peace, and build a future of opportunity
for all, which achieves mutual security away from conflicts and violence.
His Majesty noted that
the region stands to gain much from cooperation and economic integration,
stressing that for the process to be inclusive it “should and must include the
Palestinians” and that requires maintaining calm and ceasing all unilateral
measures that undermine the prospects of peace.
The King reaffirmed the
need to avoid any measures that could impede the access of Muslim worshippers
to Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, especially during the holy month of
Ramadan, emphasizing the need to preserve the legal and historical status quo
in Jerusalem and its holy sites.
During the meeting,
attended by HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, His Majesty’s chief adviser for
religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy, President Herzog expressed
keenness to advance partnership and dialogue in order to reach peace and prosperity
for all peoples in the region, including the Palestinians.
President Herzog said
Jordan and Israel share the values of peace and prosperity, based on the Jordan-Israel
Peace Treaty, calling for moving forward together.
The Israeli president
called for allowing worshippers to exercise their religious rights in safety,
security, and calm circumstances, noting ongoing dialogue between the two
countries to that end.
Deputy Prime Minister and
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar
Hassan, and the Israeli delegation accompanying President Herzog attended the
meeting.
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