His Majesty King Abdullah II said that, despite the regional situation, Jordan continues to take the initiative and encourage coordination and cooperation to achieve peace, while remaining firmly committed to its principles.
In a press interview with Xinhua, the official news agency of the People’s Republic of China, published Monday in Chinese, English and Arabic, the King said, “Our diplomatic efforts have focused on this approach. I have always said that the Palestinian issue will remain the central issue in our region, and I firmly believe this. What we have witnessed in recent years confirms this reality.”
“Unless this issue is addressed, the region will remain vulnerable to recurring waves of violence that will grow in intensity and scope, with repercussions extending far beyond the region’s borders,” he said.
The King noted that Palestinians are facing unprecedented measures, including escalating settler attacks, the rapid and widespread expansion of illegal settlements, the seizure and confiscation of land, the demolition of homes and violations of their sanctity, as well as harassment and incitement at Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
He stressed that these measures cannot continue without being addressed, adding that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure respect for international law, United Nations resolutions and human rights.
The King said Jordan’s efforts focus on achieving de-escalation in the region, fulfilling the Kingdom’s role under the Hashemite Custodianship over the Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, working to end unilateral measures that obstruct peace, and seeking a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.
Such a solution, he said, should lead to the establishment of an independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living alongside Israel in peace and security.
“We look forward to coordinating with China, as an influential global voice and a key partner, and building on its significant role on the international stage to help advance the two-state solution,” the King added.
“Our humanitarian efforts in Gaza also continue, and we are grateful for China’s contributions to the ongoing relief efforts,” he said.
