Mazen Al-Qadi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, said that Jordan believes in and advocates for the two-state solution as the only path to security and stability in the region — a solution consistently placed on the international agenda by King Abdullah II on numerous occasions.
Al-Qadi stressed that Jordan has always stood firmly by the principles upon which international legitimacy is founded — a nation that believes in justice, the right of peoples to self-determination, and the indivisibility of human dignity, which should not be subject to considerations of power or political interests. He made these remarks during the Conference of Presidents of Mediterranean Parliaments.
He added that Jordan’s adherence to these principles has been a constant feature of its political compass, making it a balanced voice calling for fairness and rejecting injustice. In this context, King Abdullah II carries the responsibility of the Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, which he described as a living expression of Jordan’s commitment to defending the values of peace and justice.
Al-Qadi said that through its political modernization process, Jordan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to building a renewed democratic model based on broader participation, stronger political party life, and the empowerment of women and youth as active partners in shaping the future. He noted that parliamentary diplomacy plays a vital role as a flexible democratic institution that strengthens dialogue between peoples and supports international understanding, reinforcing parliament’s role as a bridge for communication and a pillar of stability, security, peace, and development.
He called on parliaments worldwide to work toward a world governed by dialogue instead of conflict, development instead of destruction, and humanity instead of division, stressing that continued bloodshed is unacceptable and that collective efforts are needed to stop it in the interest of preserving humanity above all else.
Al-Qadi also pointed to what he described as a gradual erosion of democratic standards in recent years, saying that double standards in the application of international law have contributed to a loss of confidence in the effectiveness of international institutions, where standards are applied to some peoples while others are excluded.
Regarding the situation in the Middle East, he said the region’s ongoing conflicts — particularly the continuing tragedy in Palestine — clearly reflect a crisis of international double standards. He stated that the continued suffering of the Palestinian people and the deaths of innocent civilians, amid international inability to achieve justice, deepen frustration and fuel concerns about the future of the international order.
He emphasized that achieving security and stability in the region will not be possible without a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue, guaranteeing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to establish an independent state. He also expressed appreciation for European countries that have supported this right and taken a leading role in defending it.
Al-Qadi concluded by reaffirming the Jordanian Parliament’s readiness to support any initiatives for parliamentary dialogue that contribute to enhancing security and stability, bringing peoples closer together, and restoring the values of justice and cooperation. He stressed that Jordan believes the future is built through partnerships, not conflicts, and that the role of parliamentarians extends beyond legislation and oversight to helping shape a more balanced and just world.
