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Roya News
20 hours ago
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- Roya News
King, Canada PM discuss regional developments, ways to enhance cooperation
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday discussed ways to enhance the partnership between Jordan and Canada, as well as the latest developments in the region. During a meeting in Ottawa, the first with Prime Minister Carney since he took office, His Majesty emphasised the deep-rooted ties between the two countries, noting that Jordan looks forward to continuing to work together with Canada to build on these relations. The King expressed appreciation for Canada's support to Jordan's development, stressing the importance of expanding joint cooperation in areas such as trade, education, and healthcare. The meeting also touched on opportunities to enhance investment cooperation, in order to boost the economies of both countries. His Majesty noted Canada's vital role as Jordan's partner in promoting peace and stability in the region, and commended its support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The two leaders stressed the need to exert maximum efforts to stop the war on Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted flow of relief, humanitarian, and medical aid to civilians across the strip, which is witnessing tragic conditions. The King also called for an end to the dangerous escalations in the West Bank and other parts of the region, stressing that respecting the sovereignty of states is a prerequisite for creating a political horizon that paves the way for peace and stability in the entire region. His Majesty reiterated Jordan's support for Syria's security, stability, and territorial integrity, and its right to maintain its sovereignty and the safety of its citizens. For his part, Prime Minister Carney welcomed the King, praising the ties between the two countries and Jordan's efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty, to stabilise the region. Prime Minister Carney also announced Canada's allocation of USD28.4 million to support Jordan in the development, education, health and job creation sectors, in addition to the defence and security sectors to enhance Jordan's ability to combat terrorism and cross-border crimes. The King stressed the need to step up international efforts to support the legitimate rights of Palestinians, reiterating that the two-state solution is the only way to achieve just and comprehensive peace. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Jordan's Ambassador to Canada Sabah Al Rafie, and Canadian officials attended the meeting.
Cision Canada
20 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Readout - Prime Minister Carney meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
OTTAWA, ON, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan during His Majesty's visit to Canada. This was their first in-person meeting since the Prime Minister took office. Prime Minister Carney welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II to Ottawa. The leaders underscored the long-standing partnership between Canada and Jordan, including in trade, defence, and security. They discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral commerce and investment as Canada diversifies its trade partners and builds a stronger economy. To that end, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada will allocate $28.4 million to support border security and development efforts in Jordan. This includes helping Jordanian security forces protect against terrorism and transnational crime, using Canadian steel to repair border infrastructure, and reducing global pressures by assisting with education, health, and job creation for refugees. The Prime Minister and His Majesty also discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the imperative of a ceasefire in Gaza, called for urgent, life-saving humanitarian aid to reach civilians, and the imperative for stability in Syria. His Majesty King Abdullah II thanked Prime Minister Carney for his hospitality, and the leaders looked forward to remaining in close contact.
Jordan News
a day ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Fayez: Middle East Conflicts Rooted in Israel's Aggressive and Expansionist Policies - Jordan News
President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, along with members of the Senate's Arab and International Affairs Committee, met with a British parliamentary delegation to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and review developments in the region. اضافة اعلان During the meeting, chaired by Senator Ali Al-Ayed, Al-Fayez emphasized the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and the United Kingdom, built on mutual respect and the shared interests of both nations and peoples. He expressed appreciation for the UK's continued support for Jordan's economic development programs, which help the country cope with the consequences of regional crises. Al-Fayez highlighted Jordan's efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, to facilitate the entry of urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza and to enable UN relief agencies, including UNRWA, to operate and alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe. He called for international parliamentary action to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza and to allow unimpeded delivery of humanitarian and medical aid. He reaffirmed Jordan's steadfast positions on regional issues, particularly its unwavering support for a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause, based on international legitimacy and the two-state solution. He rejected any solutions that undermine Jordan's national interests or its Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Al-Fayez stressed that the ongoing political and security crises in the Middle East are largely rooted in Israel's aggressive and expansionist policies, particularly its attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, which constitute crimes against humanity, including policies of starvation, massacres, and war crimes. He warned that Israel's continued extremism and expansionism poses a threat to regional and global stability. Senator Al-Ayed echoed the importance of expanding cooperation and building on the historic ties between the two countries, as well as enhancing joint parliamentary work and coordination on matters of mutual concern in international parliamentary forums. For his part, Lord Martin Callanan, head of the British delegation, emphasized the historic and strategic partnership between the two kingdoms and the UK's keenness to strengthen it. He also praised Jordan's diplomatic efforts, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, in laying the foundations for sustainable regional stability.
Jordan News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordan at Cairo Conference: Israel Continues Policies to Judaize Jerusalem and Alter Its Demographic Composition
Jordan participated in the 113th session of the Conference of Supervisors of Palestinian Affairs in Arab Host Countries, represented by Eng. Rafiq Khirfan, Director General of the Department of Palestinian Affairs. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. اضافة اعلان Khirfan affirmed that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, continues its strong support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and rejects any attempts to undermine its mandate or reduce its services, emphasizing that supporting the agency is an international responsibility that must not be abandoned. He referred to King Abdullah II's consistent calls in international forums highlighting the agency's central role in maintaining regional stability and safeguarding the rights of Palestinian refugees. Khirfan reiterated Jordan's firm and unwavering stance in support of the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people, who have endured severe violations by the Israeli occupation for over 600 days and are currently facing an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. He added that Israel, as the occupying power, continues its systematic efforts to Judaize Jerusalem, alter its demographic structure, and impose full control over the Al-Haram Al-Sharif, in a blatant violation of the Hashemite Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, a role internationally recognized and upheld by His Majesty the King. Khirfan pointed out that UNRWA has suffered grave violations at the hands of the Israeli occupation, including the targeting of dozens of its facilities in the Gaza Strip—especially schools sheltering displaced civilians—resulting in hundreds of casualties, including women and children, and the death of over 317 UNRWA staff members. In the West Bank, the agency faces escalating challenges due to Israeli measures aimed at undermining its legal presence, particularly in occupied Jerusalem. He also highlighted that UNRWA is currently facing a severe funding crisis due to the suspension of contributions by several donor countries, coupled with an organized political campaign seeking to delegitimize it, posing a direct threat to its ability to continue providing essential services to over 5.9 million Palestinian refugees. Khirfan stressed the importance of enhancing Arab and international coordination among host and donor countries to ensure the renewal of UNRWA's mandate at the UN General Assembly without amendment or restriction, while also emphasizing the need to respect the sovereignty of host countries regarding educational curricula, in coordination with UNRWA. The conference discusses multiple critical issues related to the Palestinian cause, including the ongoing aggression on Gaza, the separation wall, settlement expansion, the status of Palestinian refugees, and UNRWA's operations and financial situation.
Ammon
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Senate chief discusses ties, regional issues with French, Mexican envoys
Ammon News - Senate President Faisal Fayez met separately on Sunday with French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison and Mexican Ambassador Jacob González at the Senate headquarters. In a statement, the Senate said discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in political, economic, investment, and parliamentary fields. Both meetings also went over regional developments, mainly the Palestinian issue and the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Talking at the meetings, Fayez reiterated Jordan's "firm" positions under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, emphasizing the need to restore regional stability and urging intensified international efforts to halt Israeli aggression and pave the way for a political solution that restores the Palestinian people's legitimate rights. During his meeting with the French ambassador, attended by the head of the Jordanian-French Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Senator Salameh Hammad, Fayez praised the "strong" Jordanian-French partnership and called for further joint cooperation in all fields. Grandmaison commended King Abdullah II's regional efforts and expressed France's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing mutual cooperation. In his meeting with the Mexican ambassador, Fayez underscored the "high" level of Jordanian-Mexican relations, built on mutual respect and shared interests. Fayez also called for bolstering economic and parliamentary cooperation, increasing trade exchanges, and developing joint investment partnerships. González, for his part, commended King Abdullah II's role in regional conflict resolution, reiterating Mexico's interest in expanding relations with Jordan, particularly in economic, investment, and parliamentary areas. Petra
