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.