AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and stressed the importance of joint
Jordanian-Palestinian action at all levels to build on the diplomatic momentum
in the region following US President Joe Biden’s visit and the Jeddah Security
and Development Summit.
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King Abdullah noted the need to continue
Jordanian-Palestinian coordination, especially ahead of the UN’s General
Assembly meetings in September, highlighting Jordan’s keenness to reaffirm the
centrality of the Palestinian cause before the international community,
according to a Royal Court statement.
During the meeting, held at Al-Husseiniya Palace and
attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, His Majesty said Jordan is committed to
maintaining coordination with Arab countries to support the Palestinian cause,
stressing the need to include the Palestinians in regional projects, while
empowering them and supporting their steadfastness.
The King reaffirmed Jordan’s full support for the
Palestinians as they seek their just and legitimate rights, underscoring that
the Kingdom will continue all its efforts to safeguard Islamic and Christian
holy sites in Jerusalem, under the Hashemite Custodianship.
The meeting covered developments in the region, especially
the upcoming Israeli elections and their impact on prospects of resuming peace
talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Discussions also addressed the importance of maintaining
Jordanian-Palestinian coordination to alleviate Israeli obstacles that cause
overcrowding at the King Hussein Bridge.
President Abbas commended His Majesty’s ongoing efforts to
create a political horizon to resolve the Palestinian issue and Jordan’s
keenness on including the Palestinian Authority in regional projects.
Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh, 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 on the Jordanian side.
On the Palestinian side, Secretary General of the Palestine
Liberation Organization’s Executive Committee Hussein Sheikh, General
Intelligence Service Director Majid Faraj, Senior Diplomatic Adviser to the
President Majdi Khaldi, and Palestinian Ambassador to Jordan Atallah Khairi
were in attendance.
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