Canberra:King Abdullah II of Jordan engaged in discussions with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The talks emphasized the growing strength and importance of the relationship, with a particular interest in deepening partnerships in the economic and defense sectors.
According to Jordan News Agency, King Abdullah praised Australia's role in supporting humanitarian relief efforts, especially concerning Gaza and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). He stressed the necessity for the international community to intensify efforts towards achieving comprehensive regional de-escalation and called for an end to Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem. The King expressed concern over the broader regional impact of these actions and reiterated Jordan's opposition to any displacement of Palestinians and settlement expansions.
Prime Minister Albanese highlighted the importance of continuing to develop and strengthen the relationship between Australia and Jordan. He acknowledged Jordan's efforts, under King Abdullah's leadership, to stabilize the region and de-escalate tensions, as well as the Kingdom's support for international cooperation against terrorism and extremism.
The talks were attended by Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan's Ambassador to Australia, Janti Kalajoqa.