Amman:Lower House Speaker Ibrahim Tarawneh and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary General Anda Filip met on Thursday to discuss expanding parliamentary cooperation, exchanging expertise, and coordinating on shared global issues.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting took place at the House's headquarters in Amman, where Tarawneh highlighted Jordan's progress in democracy, human rights, peace, and political reform under King Abdullah II’s leadership. He emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering international dialogue and protecting freedom of expression.
Tarawneh called for increased international parliamentary action to support Palestinian self-determination, statehood, civilian protection, and humanitarian aid. He also addressed the recent terrorist attack in southern Karak governorate, affirming Jordan's resilience against threats to its unity and security.
Filip congratulated Tarawneh on his election as House Speaker and praised Jordan's efforts in promoting regional stability. She expressed condolences for the victims of the Hmoud Church attack and reiterated the IPU's stance against terrorism. Filip emphasized the Palestinian issue as central to the IPU's agenda, highlighting the union's advocacy for Palestinian rights and support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.