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King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein

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King sends cable to Syria president on Evacuation Day17 April 2025

King sends cable to Syria president on Evacuation Day

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa on the occasion of Syria’s Evacuation Day, wishing him and the people of Syria further prosperity and progress.

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King receives Wyoming Governor 16 April 2025

King receives Wyoming Governor

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday received Governor of Wyoming Mark Gordon.

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King attends Jordan Flag Day ceremony16 April 2025

King attends Jordan Flag Day ceremony

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday attended the flag raising ceremony at Al Husseiniya Palace on the occasion of Jordan’s National Flag Day, which falls on 16 April each year.

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King receives call from Lebanese president16 April 2025

King receives call from Lebanese president

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday received a phone call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

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King receives call from President Abbas16 April 2025

King receives call from President Abbas

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday received a phone call from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

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King receives US Senator Ernst15 April 2025

King receives US Senator Ernst

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received United States Senator Joni Ernst.

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King, Indonesian president discuss bilateral relations, regional developments14 April 2025

King, Indonesian president discuss bilateral relations, regional developments

His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks on Monday with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on ways to enhance cooperation between Jordan and Indonesia, and about pressing developments in the region.

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King inaugurates new Public Security Officers Club13 April 2025

King inaugurates new Public Security Officers Club

His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, inaugurated on Sunday the new Public Security Officers Club in Ghamadan.

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King receives Indonesian president 13 April 2025

King receives Indonesian president

His Majesty King Abdullah II received Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Marka Airport on Sunday at the start of his two-day visit to Jordan.

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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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His Majesty King Abdullah II’s remarks at the plenary session of the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference

Amman , Jordan

11 June 2024

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful 

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi,
Mr. Secretary-General,
President Mahmoud Abbas,
Your Royal Highnesses and Excellencies,
My friends,

Let me start by thanking Their Excellencies President Abdel Fatah El Sisi and Secretary-General Guterres for co-hosting this vital conference with Jordan.

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His Majesty King Abdullah II’s remarks at the plenary session of the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference

Amman , Jordan

11 June 2024

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful 

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi,
Mr. Secretary-General,
President Mahmoud Abbas,
Your Royal Highnesses and Excellencies,
My friends,

Let me start by thanking Their Excellencies President Abdel Fatah El Sisi and Secretary-General Guterres for co-hosting this vital conference with Jordan.

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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.

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

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.

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

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.

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

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.

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

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

Social Media

04 March 2025

Address by His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Egypt

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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