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King receives call from Iraq president15 June 2025

King receives call from Iraq president

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a phone with Iraq President Abdul Latif Rashid on Sunday, stressed the need to step up Arab efforts to reach regional comprehensive calm.

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King meets political, media figures, says Jordan exerting diplomatic efforts to restore regional calm, stability15 June 2025

King meets political, media figures, says Jordan exerting diplomatic efforts to restore regional calm, stability

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with political and media figures on Sunday, affirmed that Jordan will not tolerate any party attempting to meddle in its security, stability, or the safety of its citizens, stressing that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict.

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King receives calls from Turkish, Cypriot presidents to discuss regional de-escalation14 June 2025

King receives calls from Turkish, Cypriot presidents to discuss regional de-escalation

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during separate phone calls with Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday, discussed ways to de-escalate the latest dangerous regional tensions.

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King chairs National Security Council meeting on Israeli aggression against Iran14 June 2025

King chairs National Security Council meeting on Israeli aggression against Iran

His Majesty King Abdullah II chaired a National Security Council meeting on Saturday, which covered Israel’s aggression against Iran and the consequences for the region.

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King receives call from Macron, urges immediate action to end dangerous escalation in region13 June 2025

King receives call from Macron, urges immediate action to end dangerous escalation in region

His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a call he received from France President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, stressed the need to take immediate and urgent action to end the dangerous escalation in the region.

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King receives call from Italy PM, warns of dangerous regional escalation13 June 2025

King receives call from Italy PM, warns of dangerous regional escalation

His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call from Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, where they discussed recent dangerous developments in the region.

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King attends JAF ceremony marking Accession to the Throne Day, Great Arab Revolt anniversary, Army Day10 June 2025

King attends JAF ceremony marking Accession to the Throne Day, Great Arab Revolt anniversary, Army Day

His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), attended on Tuesday a ceremony held by the JAF at the Martyrs’ Memorial to mark the occasions of Accession to the Throne Day, the anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt, and Army Day.

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King, Lebanon president hold talks at Basman Palace10 June 2025

King, Lebanon president hold talks at Basman Palace

His Majesty King Abdullah II and Lebanese President Gen. Joseph Aoun held talks at Basman Palace on Tuesday, where they discussed ways to enhance ties between Jordan and Lebanon, as well as recent developments in the region.

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King receives Lebanon president 10 June 2025

King receives Lebanon president

His Majesty King Abdullah II received Lebanese President Gen. Joseph Aoun upon his arrival at Marka Airport for an official visit to Jordan on Tuesday.

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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.

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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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