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King highlights Jordan investment opportunities during meeting with CalPERS representatives in Sacramento10 July 2025

King highlights Jordan investment opportunities during meeting with CalPERS representatives in Sacramento

His Majesty King Abdullah II visited the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) headquarters in Sacramento, California, where he highlighted investment opportunities in Jordan and the potential for collaboration with major investors from the United States.

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King participates in Sun Valley economic forum10 July 2025

King participates in Sun Valley economic forum

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday participated in the Sun Valley economic forum, held in the American state of Idaho, with the participation of political, economic and media leaders from around the world.

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King sends cable to Algeria president on independence day03 July 2025

King sends cable to Algeria president on independence day

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the occasion of his country’s independence day, expressing best wishes to him, and wishing the people of Algeria further progress and prosperity.

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King departs on private visit, to include working visit to United States26 June 2025

King departs on private visit, to include working visit to United States

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday departed on a private visit, which will include a working visit to the United States.

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King, Crown Prince receive cables on occasion of Hijri New Year25 June 2025

King, Crown Prince receive cables on occasion of Hijri New Year

His Majesty King Abdullah II has received cables of well wishes on the occasion of the Hijri New Year from leaders of friendly countries, as well as senior officials and officers, and representatives of civil society organisations.

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King sends cable to Djibouti president on independence day25 June 2025

King sends cable to Djibouti president on independence day

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh on the occasion of his country’s independence day, wishing him and the people of Djibouti further prosperity and progress.

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King, Iraq president discuss regional de-escalation efforts25 June 2025

King, Iraq president discuss regional de-escalation efforts

His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call from Iraq President Abdul Latif Rashid on Wednesday, during which they discussed ways to support de-escalation efforts in the region.

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King receives call from Netherlands monarch, urges maintaining regional de-escalation; ending Gaza war and West Bank escalation24 June 2025

King receives call from Netherlands monarch, urges maintaining regional de-escalation; ending Gaza war and West Bank escalation

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a phone call with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of continuing de-escalation efforts in the region.

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King meets with military retirees, welcomes US-led regional de-escalation efforts24 June 2025

King meets with military retirees, welcomes US-led regional de-escalation efforts

His Majesty King Abdullah II met with a group of military retirees at Al Husseiniya Palace on Tuesday, where he discussed with them a number of local and regional issues.

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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.

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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.

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

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

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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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