Jordanian King and UK Foreign Secretary Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
King Abdullah II of Jordan met with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Amman to discuss intensifying humanitarian aid efforts to the Gaza Strip and ensuring the enforcement of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Focus on Bilateral Cooperation
The meeting, which included Crown Prince Hussein, centered on strengthening collaboration in trade, industry, and defense sectors.
King Abdullah warned against dangerous escalations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
He also emphasized the importance of supporting Syria and Lebanon in preserving their security, stability, and territorial sovereignty. The King praised the UK’s decision in September to recognize Palestinian statehood.
Key Attendees
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
- Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh
Military Cooperation Talks
In a separate meeting in Amman, Major Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military cooperation with Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the UK’s defense senior adviser to the Middle East and North Africa.
These talks reflect ongoing efforts to enhance security collaboration between Jordan and the UK in the region.
Author’s summary: The Jordanian king and UK officials met to boost humanitarian aid, maintain ceasefire enforcement, and advance cooperation in trade, defense, and regional security.