Crown Prince Al Hussein Engages US Congress on Middle East Stability

Washington: During meetings with United States Congress members in Washington, DC, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II warned that the unilateral actions of the Israeli government are undermining prospects for peace in the region and promoting extremist rhetoric. According to Jordan News Agency, His Royal Highness stressed the urgency of ending the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and de-escalating tensions in the West Bank to restore regional stability. Meeting with Senator James Risch, chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and committee member Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the Crown Prince called for de-escalation in the region, particularly in the West Bank, and supporting Syria and Lebanon’s efforts to safeguard their stability and sovereignty. He also appreciated Senator Shaheen’s calls to stop the war on Gaza. The Crown Prince affirmed that Jordan will continue to provide support to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. During a meeting with Senato r Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, His Royal Highness affirmed Jordan’s commitment to modernization efforts and restoring calm across the region. He commended Senator Van Hollen for his supportive stance and calls to end the war on Gaza. His Royal Highness also met with Senator Brian Schatz, reiterating his warning about the Israeli government’s unilateral measures. The meeting covered projects by the National Council for Future Technology, including artificial intelligence in education, digital health, and digital infrastructure development. In a meeting with Representative Mario Díaz-Balart, vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs, His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of strengthening economic cooperation between Jordan and the US, which would support the Kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision goals. The Crown Prince also met with Representative Mike Lawler, House Foreign Affairs Committee member and chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, expressing Jordan’s readiness to participate in regional economic projects. Jordan’s Ambassador to the United States Dina Kawar and Director of the Office of the Crown Prince Zaid Baqain attended the meetings.