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Jordan, France issue joint statement following conclusion of talks between King, France president17 September 2026

Jordan, France issue joint statement following conclusion of talks between King, France president

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the French Republic issued a joint statement on Thursday, following talks between His Majesty King Abdullah II and President Emmanuel Macron, in Paris.

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King, France president, Lebanon president chair new round of Aqaba Process meetings in Paris17 September 2026

King, France president, Lebanon president chair new round of Aqaba Process meetings in Paris

His Majesty King Abdullah II chaired a new round of the Aqaba Process meetings on Thursday, alongside France President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanon President Gen. Joseph Aoun.

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King holds trilateral meeting with France president, Lebanon president17 September 2026

King holds trilateral meeting with France president, Lebanon president

His Majesty King Abdullah II held a trilateral meeting with France President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanon President Gen. Joseph Aoun in Paris on Thursday, during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination in areas of mutual interest.

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King, France president discuss ties, witness signing of defence cooperation agreement in Paris17 September 2026

King, France president discuss ties, witness signing of defence cooperation agreement in Paris

His Majesty King Abdullah II and France President Emmanuel Macron held talks on Thursday, during which they discussed the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and France.

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King meets with Lebanon president, underscores Jordan’s support for Lebanon16 September 2026

King meets with Lebanon president, underscores Jordan’s support for Lebanon

His Majesty King Abdullah II met with Lebanon President Gen. Joseph Aoun in Paris on Wednesday, ahead of the latest round of Aqaba Process meetings, which are scheduled to take place on Thursday to address ways to support the Lebanese Armed Forces.

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King departs on working tour to France, Czech Republic, United States16 September 2026

King departs on working tour to France, Czech Republic, United States

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday departed for France at the start of a working tour that will include stops in the Czech Republic, and the United States. 

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King receives France Parliament delegation 15 September 2026

King receives France Parliament delegation

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received a delegation from the French Parliament, including representatives of the French-Jordanian Friendship Committee.

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Royal Decree accepts Al Ississ’ resignation from Senate14 September 2026

Royal Decree accepts Al Ississ’ resignation from Senate

A Royal Decree was issued accepting the resignation of Mohamad Al Ississ from the Senate, effective 6 September 2026.

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King returns to Jordan13 September 2026

King returns to Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II returned to Jordan on Sunday after a visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he was accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.

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King extends condolences to Morocco monarch over passing of Princess Lalla Latifa29 June 2024

King extends condolences to Morocco monarch over passing of Princess Lalla Latifa

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, expressing condolences over the passing of his mother, Princess Lalla Latifa, the widow of the late King Hassan II.

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For this is a great nation, boundless in its generosity, and undeniably Arab at heart. It readily answers every call, and trusts that the broad shoulders of its brave people do not falter under the weight of any trial

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From His Majesty’s address to the nation on the 80th Independence Day - 25 May 2026

The winds of terrorism that are blowing in our region do not recognise borders or nationalities. In fact, terrorists seek to distort the image of Islam and its message of tolerance; and the anti-terror fight is the fight of Muslims…

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

Speech at the 27th Arab Summit - 25 July 2017

Islam teaches that all humanity is equal in dignity. There is no distinction among different nations or regions or races. The Qur'an forbids coercion in religion. Every citizen is guaranteed the state’s protection for their lives, families, properties, honour, privacy, and freedom of religion and thought.

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Speech at the United Nations General Assembly - 20 September 2016

We affirm our commitment to carrying out our religious and historical duty in protecting the Holy Sites in Jerusalem and standing up to Israeli violations, especially those targeting Al Aqsa Mosque and Al Haram Al Sharif, using all available means.

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Speech at the 27th Arab Summit - 25 July 2016

Despite all the challenges, Jordan’s solid national unity, social coherence and peaceful nature give it strength.

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Remarks on the Occasion of Jordan’s Independence Day - 24 May 2016

This nation was built on unity and a unifying national identity that embraces all those, who, with dignity and pride in being Jordanian, believe in this country, cherish and defend it. Every citizen is a full partner in the process of building, hard work and giving, and they share rights and duties.

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Remarks on the Occasion of Jordan’s Independence Day - 24 May 2016

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23 September 2025

Address by His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Plenary Session of the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations

Another year, another UN General Assembly, and another occasion when I stand before you to address the same issue: the conflict in the Middle East. 

Discussion Papers

15 April 2017

Developing Human Resources and Education Imperative for Jordan’s Progress

Education has lately been the subject of heated global debate. It has been heartening to see this trend pick up in our part of the world, Jordan in particular

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16 October 2016

Rule of Law and Civil State

In my previous five discussion papers, I put forward several ideas and visions related to Jordan’s political reform path. These included advancing

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Op-Eds

08 April 2024

Egypt, France, Jordan: Ceasefire now in Gaza

The war in Gaza and the catastrophic humanitarian suffering it is causing must end now. Violence, terror and war cannot bring peace to the Middle East. The Two-States solution will.

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14 October 2023

A two-state solution would be a victory for our common humanity

For more than a month now, the war in Gaza has been dividing the world, with the deepening split aggravated by intense emotions. Two narratives, Palestinian and Israeli

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