Russia stressed on Monday its support to Jordan’s security and stability, underscoring the importance of the bilateral relations with King Abdullah II.
In remarks to the press, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said Moscow enjoys ties of friendship with Amman.
He hoped that Jordan would always enjoy security and stability and that it would achieve social and economic development, reported Jordan’s Petra news agency.
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi announced on Sunday that authorities had uncovered a plot aimed at undermining the kingdom’s stability.
The half-brother and former heir of Jordan’s King Abdullah, Prince Hamza, liaised with foreign parties over a plot to destabilize the country, he said.
“Initial investigations showed these activities and movements had reached a stage that directly affected the security and stability of the country, but his majesty decided it was best to talk directly to Prince Hamza, to deal with it within the family,” he said.
Between 14 and 16 people had been arrested in connection with the plot, Safadi said.
Efforts were underway to resolve the crisis within the royal family, but Prince Hamza was not cooperative, he added.
The state news agency said on Saturday that Bassem Awadallah, a US-educated long-time confidant of the king who later became minister of finance, and royal family member Sharif Hassan Ben Zaid had been detained, among others.
