Jordan's King Says We Seek to Promote Regional Co-op with Egypt & Iraq

On Wednesday, King of Jordan Abdullah highlighted his country's efforts to promote regional cooperation through the trilateral framework with Egypt and Iraq, as well as through efforts to support Lebanon by working on electric connectivity projects.

At a meeting held at Al Husseiniya palace with political science professors from Jordanian universities, King Abdullah said that the Palestinian cause is at the core of Jordan’s diplomatic action, in order to mobilize support for the Palestinian people.

He indicated that the latest diplomatic activity by Jordan was aimed at maintaining calm in the Palestinian Territories for the current period, in order to preserve chances to reach a political solution on the basis of the two-state solution, according to a Royal Court statement.

The King stressed the need to end unilateral measures and counter Israeli violations while safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

At the meeting, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the King highlighted the outcomes of his recent visits to Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Ottawa and Washington, DC.

King Abdullah reaffirmed the importance of including Palestinians in regional economic projects, noting that the economic track is not an alternative to the political track.

The King also spoke about regional developments, expressing condolences over the victims of the earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey and noting Jordan’s efforts to provide aid and assistance.

He also stressed the need to support the Syrian people, as the devastation wrought by the earthquake further compounds the difficult conditions they are already facing.