Amman:Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament Mazen Qadi met with Greek Ambassador Irene Riga to explore opportunities for enhancing cooperation in economic, tourism, cultural, and parliamentary sectors.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting underscored the robust relations between Jordan and Greece, founded on friendship and mutual respect. Qadi advocated for increased collaboration between their parliaments on shared concerns and emphasized the importance of building upon the outcomes of the Jordan-Cyprus-Greece trilateral summit to bolster the partnership between Jordan and the European Union.
During the discussions, Qadi highlighted Jordan's resilience and unity following a terrorist attack on a church in the village of Hmoud in Karak Governorate. He praised the solidarity among Jordanians, both Muslims and Christians, against terrorism, symbolized by the harmonious ringing of minarets and church bells. He also mentioned King Abdullah II's visit to the Theological University at the Baptism Site as a testament to the King's dedication to interfaith harmony.
Qadi expressed appreciation for the Greek president's condolences to King Abdullah II over the attack's victims and noted the King's proactive measures to care for the injured and ensure justice. The Speaker reiterated Jordan's commitment to peaceful coexistence.
Ambassador Riga expressed Greece's solidarity with Jordan in combating terrorism and lauded the Jordanian security services' response to the incident. She reaffirmed Greece's support for the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and conveyed Greece's eagerness to enhance economic ties with Jordan, commending King Abdullah II's efforts to promote regional security and stability.