Jordan’s king, UK’s PM discuss Gaza, regional stability
LONDON: The UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer met King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss ways to support regional stability in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Downing Street said on Tuesday. The meeting was also attended by Crown Prince Hussein and focused on the continuing need to advocate for increased access for humanitarian […]
Read MoreJordan and Syria sign natural gas supply agreement
LONDON: Jordan and the Syrian Arab Republic signed an agreement in Damascus for the latter to receive natural gas via Jordanian territory to support the country’s electricity sector and address energy shortages. Sofian Bataineh, the Jordanian director-general of the National Electric Power Co., and Hashem Saleh, the deputy CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Co., signed […]
Read MoreJordanian and Irish officials discuss investment, regional stability
LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan and Ireland’s minister of foreign affairs, trade and defense, Helen McEntee, discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors and achieve stability in the region. The meeting, held in Amman on Wednesday, focused on both regional and international developments. King Abdullah emphasized the importance of all parties committing to […]
Read MoreJordan’s king stresses need to preserve Christian presence in Middle East
LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan emphasized the importance of preserving a Christian presence in the Middle East on Monday during talks with religious leaders. In meetings at Al-Husseiniya Palace with Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East and Archimandrite Metodije of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the king called for an end to […]
Read MoreIndonesia seeks stronger economic, defense ties with Jordan as King Abdullah visits Jakarta
JAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking to strengthen economic and defense ties with Jordan, as President Prabowo Subianto hosted King Abdullah in Jakarta on Friday. King Abdullah is on a two-day visit to Indonesia as a part of his Asia tour, which included stops in Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, and will conclude in Pakistan. He was personally […]
Read MoreCountries will reject ‘peace enforcing’ in Gaza: Jordan’s king
LONDON: Countries will reject “peace enforcing” in Gaza under the plan drawn up by US President Donald Trump, Jordan’s King Abdullah II has told the BBC. The plan calls for Arab and other states to send personnel to “train and provide support to vetted Palestinian police forces in Gaza, and (who) will consult with Jordan […]
Read MoreJordanian king’s EU tour to attract investment, enhance regional stability
LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan is on a European tour to Italy, Hungary, and Slovenia to enhance the country’s economic, trade, and investment ties with the EU, while also opening new avenues for cooperation, the president of Eurocham said. Ali Murad, the head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan, said that King […]
Read MoreJordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war
AMMAN: Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials. Although Jordan does not border the Gaza Strip, it has been among several countries across the region impacted by the war between Israel […]
Read MoreJordan says two armed people killed after ‘infiltration attempt’ via Syrian border
Jordan’s armed forces said on Saturday that its forces killed two armed people after a ‘foiled infiltration attempt’ through its border with Syria the previous day. The Jordanian Armed Forces did not provide further details in its statement but said that the rest of the armed group were pushed back to the Syrian territory. Jordan’s […]
Read MoreIsrael’s offensive on Iran is a threat to everyone, Jordan’s King tells EU parliament
Israel’s expanded offensive on Iran is a threat to everyone, Jordan’s King Abduallah II told the European Parliament in Strasbourg today (17 June). “There is no telling where the boundaries of this battleground will end… The attacks on Iran threaten a dangerous escalation in our region and beyond,” he said, as quoted by Arab News. […]
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