Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received a United States Congress delegation, which included Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Joe Wilson. The meeting focused on the strategic partnership between the United States and Jordan, as well as efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.
According to Jordan News Agency, His Majesty emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and underscored the importance of ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid by all possible means to all areas of the Strip. He expressed Jordan’s firm rejection of Israel’s plan to consolidate its occupation of Gaza and expand military control over it, as well as to increase settlement activities in the West Bank.
The King reiterated the importance of supporting Palestinians in securing their just and legitimate rights and the establishment of an independent state based on the two-state solution. Additionally, His Majesty reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria’s efforts to maintain security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh.