AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on
Tuesday received a US congressional delegation at Al-Husseiniya Palace, headed
by Chairman of the US House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Mark Takano,
according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
The meeting covered the historic ties and the
strategic partnership between Jordan and the US, as well as means of expanding
cooperation across all fields.
King Abdullah
expressed Jordan’s appreciation of the support provided by the US and its Congress
in a number of sectors, stressing the importance of enhancing cooperation and
maintaining coordination on issues of mutual concern in service of both
countries.
The meeting
also covered the latest regional and international developments, foremost of
which is the Palestinian cause, with His Majesty emphasising the need to step
up efforts to reach just and comprehensive peace, leading to the establishment
of an independent Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East
Jerusalem as its capital.
Discussions
touched on means of finding political solutions to regional and international
crises and efforts to counter terrorism within a holistic approach.
The
congressional delegation lauded the deep-rooted Jordanian-US ties, underscoring
Jordan’s pivotal role in bolstering security and stability in the region, and
commending the Kingdom’s efforts in hosting refugees.
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan and US
Ambassador to Jordan Henry Wooster attended the meeting.
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