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Amman: Lebanon President Gen. Joseph Aoun will pay an official visit to Jordan on Tuesday, at the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the two countries and discuss key regional issues.

According to Jordan News Agency, His Majesty King Abdullah II and President Aoun will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relations between Jordan and Lebanon. The discussions will also cover regional developments, reflecting the ongoing commitment of both nations to collaborate on matters of mutual interest.

Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II returned to Jordan on Monday, following a working visit to Europe that included stops in Spain, the United Kingdom, and France.

According to Jordan News Agency, the King’s visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and discussing bilateral cooperation with European leaders. The series of meetings focused on regional stability and enhancing economic partnerships between Jordan and the European nations.

In Spain, King Abdullah met with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro S¡nchez, discussing shared interests in economic development and regional issues. The visit to the United Kingdom included talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, where topics such as security collaboration and trade were addressed.

During his time in France, King Abdullah engaged in discussions with President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on enhancing cooperation in sectors such as technology and infrastructure. The visit underscored Jordan’s commitment to maintaining strong relationships with European countries.

Nice: His Majesty King Abdullah II engaged in a series of strategic meetings in Nice, France, with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, Prince Albert II of Monaco, and United Nations Secretary General Ant³nio Guterres. The discussions were part of His Majesty’s ongoing initiatives to garner international backing for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and to ensure their resilience on their land.

According to Jordan News Agency, King Abdullah II reiterated that a two-state solution remains the sole pathway to achieving regional stability. During the meetings, the King underscored the significance of the upcoming United Nations conference scheduled to take place in New York from June 17 to 20, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.

The discussions also addressed recent developments in the Middle East. His Majesty highlighted the necessity of reinstating the ceasefire in Gaza, facilitating the entry of relief aid to all areas within the Strip, and putting a stop to unilateral actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Attending the meetings were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, along with Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, as the engagements coincided with the third United Nations Ocean Conference.

Nice: His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with France President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, emphasized Jordan’s readiness to enhance ties with France across multiple sectors, contributing to stability in the Middle East.

According to Jordan News Agency, the two leaders underscored the significance of maintaining coordination on regional issues, increasing international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in the region, reinstating the ceasefire in Gaza, and resuming humanitarian aid access.

His Majesty cautioned about the serious implications of ongoing escalations in the West Bank and Jerusalem, emphasizing that granting Palestinians their legitimate rights is essential for regional stabilization.

The King acknowledged France’s crucial role in supporting peace efforts in the Middle East based on the two-state solution, particularly through its organization of an international conference set to occur in New York from June 17-20, in partnership with Saudi Arabia.

The meeting, held on the sideli
nes of the third United Nations Ocean Conference, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to France Lina Al Hadid.

Ma’an: Three individuals are under investigation following an incident at Ma’an Hospital where they caused damage to an ambulance and the hospital’s emergency room.

According to Jordan News Agency, the incident occurred after two people were transported to the hospital in Ma’an Governorate. They had received electric shocks while inside a car wash. A spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate (PSD) reported that one of the individuals succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital, while the other is currently receiving treatment and is in a moderate state of health.

The PSD spokesperson further disclosed that three relatives of the deceased, in their distress, caused material damage to the ambulance and emergency room facilities, though no injuries were reported from this act. The individuals involved have since turned themselves in to the relevant security authorities, and investigations are now underway.

Rehab: Rehab Municipality Mayor Akram Harran Harahsheh and representatives from the Italian organization AVSI held discussions on enhancing joint cooperation to develop the local tourism sector and strengthen community skills through specialized training programs supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

According to Jordan News Agency, the municipality stated that the meeting aligns with the project’s broader objective to empower local communities by developing available tourism resources and offering high-quality training in multiple fields aimed at increasing youth competency and economic empowerment.

The participants emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange and collaboration among partner organizations, which would positively impact sustainable local development and generate new economic opportunities in the region.

The statement noted that the coming phase is expected to include the implementation of several field activities and training workshops in partnership with relevant local and international institutions in the Rehab district.