Saudi Crown Prince, Jordanian King emphasize ending Gaza war
NEOM — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held wide ranging talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at NEOM Palace on Monday.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual interest. Major developments in the region, most notably the ongoing escalation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, figured high in their meetings. Both sides emphasized the importance of ending the war, protecting civilians, and supporting efforts to reach a political solution that restores stability.
The meeting underscored the depth of relations between Saudi Arabia and Jordan and the two leaderships' keenness to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields, serving the interests of the two countries and their peoples, as well as supporting Arab and Islamic issues.
The meeting was also attended by Emir of Tabuk Prince Fahd bin Sultan; Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal; Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif; Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi; Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan; Head of General Intelligence Khalid Al-Humaidan, and the Chargé d'Affaires at the Saudi Embassy in Jordan Mohammed Munis.
On the Jordanian side, the meeting was attended by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II; Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi; Director of the King's Office Eng. Alaa Batayneh; and Director of the Crown Prince's Office Dr. Zaid Al-Baqain.
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