Jordanian King and UK Foreign Secretary Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
King Abdullah II of Jordan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in Amman to focus on intensifying efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and to ensure the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is upheld. Crown Prince Hussein also attended the meeting.
Key Discussion Points
- Enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and defense sectors.
- Warnings against dangerous escalations targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
- Concerns over violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
- Support for Syria and Lebanon to maintain security, stability, and territorial sovereignty.
- Recognition of Palestinian statehood by the UK, praised by King Abdullah.
"King Abdullah warned against dangerous escalations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the violation of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem."
"He highlighted the need to support Syria and Lebanon in maintaining their security, stability and territorial sovereignty, and praised the UK’s decision in September to recognize Palestinian statehood."
Additional Attendees
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and the Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh were present during the meeting.
Military Cooperation Meeting
In a separate session held on Tuesday in Amman, Maj. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military cooperation with Vice Adm. Edward Ahlgren, the UK’s defense senior adviser for the Middle East and North Africa.
Summary: King Abdullah II and UK officials emphasized humanitarian aid, regional stability, and strengthened cooperation amid ongoing concerns in the Middle East.
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