MUSCAT — His Majesty King Abdullah
returned to Jordan on Wednesday after an official visit to Oman, at the
invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, a Royal Court statement said.
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Her Majesty Queen Rania, HRH Crown Prince Hussein,
and a high-level delegation accompanied His Majesty on the visit.
At the conclusion of the visit, a joint communiqué
was issued by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman
highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, as
well as the main topics discussed by the two leaders during the visit.
In the communiqué, the two leaders reaffirmed the
distinguished bilateral ties between Jordan and Oman, and called for bolstering
trade exchange and cooperation across all fields, in the service of the two
countries and peoples, a Royal Court statement said.
The communiqué also highlighted the signing of a
number of memoranda of understanding and executive programs in various fields,
underscoring the role of the Oman-Jordan Joint Committee in promoting economic
cooperation between the two countries’ public and private sectors.
Noting the importance of bolstering joint Arab
action, the two leaders emphasized the need to maintain coordination and
consultation among Arab countries, and promote economic integration.
Addressing the centrality of the Palestinian cause,
both leaders urged stepping up efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive
peace, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, international law, and
relevant UN resolutions, on the basis of the two-state solution, which
guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4,
1967, lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Sultan Haitham stressed the important role of the
Hashemite Custodianship in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in
Jerusalem and preserving the historical and legal status quo in the holy city,
the communiqué said.
King Abdullah expressed appreciation of Sultan Haitham, and
the government and people of Oman for the hospitality and warm welcome, and
extended an invitation to Sultan Haitham to visit Jordan soon, the communiqué
also said.
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