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King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein

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King, US VP discuss regional developments, strategic partnership15 May 2025

King, US VP discuss regional developments, strategic partnership

His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call on Thursday with United States Vice President JD Vance, discussed current developments in the region, as well as the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States.

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King receives UK national security adviser14 May 2025

King receives UK national security adviser

His Majesty King Abdullah II received the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday.

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Royal Decree prorogues Parliament’s ordinary session as of 18 May14 May 2025

Royal Decree prorogues Parliament’s ordinary session as of 18 May

A Royal Decree has been issued, proroguing the ordinary session of Parliament as of Sunday, 18 May 2025.

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King returns to Jordan09 May 2025

King returns to Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II returned to Jordan on Friday, after visits to Albania, Montenegro, and the United States.

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King congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election09 May 2025

King congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election

His Majesty King Abdullah II congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

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King meets CEOs, representatives of Texas companies08 May 2025

King meets CEOs, representatives of Texas companies

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday met with representatives of government organisations and companies in Texas, to discuss investment opportunities in Jordan and enhance economic cooperation in strategic sectors.

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King meets US House speaker, House and Senate committees06 May 2025

King meets US House speaker, House and Senate committees

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday held separate meetings in Washington, DC, with United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, a number of House and Senate committees, and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.

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King meets US secretary of state06 May 2025

King meets US secretary of state

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday met with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC.

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King meets Montenegro president02 May 2025

King meets Montenegro president

His Majesty King Abdullah II met with Montenegro President Jakov Milatović in the coastal city of Tivat on Friday.

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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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