Beirut: Lebanese Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, condemned attempts to tamper with Jordan’s internal affairs uncovered by Jordanian security services. Berri also stressed that Jordan, under His Majesty King Abdullah II’s leadership, is “capable” of confronting and thwarting all sabotage attempts.
According to Jordan News Agency, during his meeting with First Deputy Speaker of Jordan Lower House of Representatives, Dr. Mustafa Khasawneh, Berri emphasized the “deep-rooted, brotherly” bilateral relations. Berri praised Jordan’s support, under the King’s leadership, for Lebanon and its ongoing efforts to mobilize an international stance to halt aggression against Lebanon and consolidate the ceasefire with all its provisions to restore security and stability to its people.
Berri highlighted Jordan’s efforts towards the Gaza people, which supported the Palestinian position and made it “clear” to the world. He acknowledged that Jordan has provided “honorable” political and humanitarian support for the Palestinian cause with all its capabilities.
Khasawneh, on the other hand, remarked that Jordan and Lebanon enjoy “strong” relations, stressing His Majesty King Abdullah II’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and stability and its brotherly people. He emphasized the importance of providing international support for Beirut by leveraging his extensive international relations to serve Arab causes, including Lebanon.
Khasawneh also conveyed greetings from House Speaker Ahmad Safadi and its members during the talks, which were attended by Assistant Speaker MP Huda Naffa and the Jordanian Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Hadid. He reiterated Jordan’s “keen” stance on halting Israeli attacks on Lebanon and implementing the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel in all its provisions.
Additionally, Khasawneh stressed the Kingdom’s “full” support for Lebanon, its security, stability, and sovereignty, and for efforts to reactivate its institutions.