Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan’s King Hold Talks on Regional, Int’l Developments

King Abdullah bestows Jordan's highest honor, Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali, on Crown Prince Mohammed. (SPA)
King Abdullah bestows Jordan's highest honor, Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali, on Crown Prince Mohammed. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan’s King Hold Talks on Regional, Int’l Developments

King Abdullah bestows Jordan's highest honor, Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali, on Crown Prince Mohammed. (SPA)
King Abdullah bestows Jordan's highest honor, Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali, on Crown Prince Mohammed. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held official talks in Amman on Tuesday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

The discussions focused on bolstering economic cooperation and boosting sectors that hold promising investments for Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

They covered the latest regional and international developments, specifically the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Crown Prince Mohammed and King Abdullah expressed their support to the Palestinian people's pursuit of their rights.

They underscored efforts to reach political solutions to regional crises.

King Abdullah hailed Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulaziz bin Salman, in supporting the causes of the Arab and Islamic nation.

He praised Riyadh’s role in bolstering joint Arab work and seeking peace in the region and world.

He reiterated that Amman will constantly stand by Saudi Arabia against any attacks, stressing that the Kingdom’s security was indivisible from that of Jordan and the region.

For his part, Crown Prince Mohammed underlined his country’s constant keenness on bolstering the historic ties that bind it with Jordan. He said it was keen on maintaining coordination to achieve their interests and those of the region.

“Our goal is to forge ahead towards a new phase of cooperation for the sake of Jordan and Saudi Arabia,” he declared.

He noted the major opportunities available in Jordan, saying Saudi Arabia was keen on effectively investing in them.

At the conclusion of his visit, King Abdullah bestowed upon Crown Prince Mohammed Jordan’s highest honor, the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali, reflecting the unique historic relations that bind their countries.

Jordan was the second stop of Crown Prince Mohammed’s tour of the region. He had kicked it off in Egypt, where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. His next stop is Turkey.



Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
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Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Gideon Saar, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi where the talks focused on bilateral relations between the two countries, WAM news agency said on Tuesday.
Discussions also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire.
Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the urgent importance of advancing a serious political horizon to resume negotiations for achieving a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, adding that this would contribute to establishing stability, achieving sustainable security in the region, and ending the escalating violence.
He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire and prevent the expansion of conflict in the region, noting that the priority is to end tension and violence, protect civilian lives, and make every effort to facilitate the flow of urgent humanitarian aid, added WAM.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the Middle East is experiencing unprecedented tension and instability, requiring enhanced collective international efforts to end extremism, tension, and escalating violence while adopting a path of peace, prosperity, and development for the benefit of its people.
He reiterated the UAE's support for the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to broker a prisoner exchange agreement that could lead to a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the safe and sustainable delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
He underlined that building peace in the region is the key to establishing lasting stability, sustainable security, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people for comprehensive development and a dignified life.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination, highlighting the nation's longstanding solidarity with Palestinians over the decades.