Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday welcomed Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Defense Helen McEntee at Al Husseiniya Palace. The meeting, which was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, focused on the enduring relations between Jordan and Ireland, exploring avenues to enhance cooperation across various sectors to serve mutual interests and contribute to regional stability.
According to Jordan News Agency, King Abdullah emphasized Jordan's readiness to strengthen collaboration through the strategic and comprehensive partnership with the European Union. He highlighted the significance of building upon the outcomes of the first Jordan-European Union Summit, which took place in Amman last week.
The discussion also addressed regional and international developments. King Abdullah underscored the necessity for all parties to adhere to the agreement to end the conflict in Gaza, cautioning against potential escalations in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Furthermore, he acknowledged Ireland's support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Ireland's Ambassador to Jordan, Marianne Bolger.