Amman: Chairman of the Lower House (LH) Foreign Affairs Committee, MP Haitham Ziyadin, emphasized the pivotal role of Trkiye in regional affairs and the robust growth of Jordanian-Turkish relations, established under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
According to Jordan News Agency, Ziyadin's remarks were made during a meeting with Chairman of the Turkish Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, Fuat Oktay, and the Turkish Ambassador to Jordan, Yakup Oglu. Ziyadin praised Trkiye's support for the Hashemite custodianship over Jerusalem's holy sites and reiterated that the Palestinian cause remains a priority for Jordan, with King Abdullah II actively addressing it at international and regional levels.
Ziyadin condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which he stated violate international laws. He also highlighted King Abdullah's direct involvement in humanitarian efforts, such as airdrops to Gaza. Ziyadin stressed the importance of the King's visit to Trkiye in February for bolstering bilateral ties and called for a joint parliamentary memorandum of understanding to enhance diplomatic relations.
The discussion also covered Jordan's political, economic, and administrative modernization efforts initiated by royal directives in 2022. These efforts aim to boost political participation and reduce the age of candidacy for parliamentary elections. MPs Iman Abbasi, Othman Makhadmeh, Mohammad Sabaileh, Ali Ghizawi, and Huda Naffa echoed Ziyadin's sentiments, praising Trkiye's development and supporting the Hashemite custodianship while urging an end to Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
Fuat Oktay reaffirmed Trkiye's commitment to strengthening ties with Jordan, noting the deep-rooted connections between the two nations and their leaders. He pointed out that the trade exchange volume is expected to surpass $2 billion by 2025 and stressed the importance of enhancing tourist, cultural, and educational exchanges. Currently, 71 Jordanian students study in Trkiye, and 51 Turkish students study in Jordan.
Oktay also called for the revival of the Hejaz Railway, emphasized regional cooperation, and highlighted the need for stability in Syria. He advocated for expanding military and economic cooperation and enhancing mutual parliamentary diplomacy. Additionally, Oktay underscored the importance of halting regional bloodshed and achieving peace agreements to promote security and stability.