Jordan Welcomes Canada's Announcement to Recognize the State of Palestine - Jordan News
Ambassador Qudah reaffirmed Jordan's firm stance in continuing to work with Arab brothers and international partners to support the Palestinian people's right to freedom, end the occupation, achieve self-determination, and establish their independent state on their national soil.
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