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King congratulates Amidi on election as Iraq president13 April 2026

King congratulates Amidi on election as Iraq president

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Iraq President Nizar Amidi, congratulating him on his election, and expressing readiness to continue bolstering bilateral ties between Jordan and Iraq, in the best interests of their two peoples.

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King reviews government progress in public sector modernisation13 April 2026

King reviews government progress in public sector modernisation

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting on Monday attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, reviewed the government’s progress in implementing the roadmap for public sector modernisation.

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King receives Syrian delegation participating in Higher Coordination Council ministerial meetings12 April 2026

King receives Syrian delegation participating in Higher Coordination Council ministerial meetings

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received the Syrian ministerial delegation participating in the second session of the Higher Coordination Council between Jordan and Syria.

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King, in call with Lebanon president, affirms Jordan’s support for Lebanon09 April 2026

King, in call with Lebanon president, affirms Jordan’s support for Lebanon

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a phone call with Lebanon President Gen. Joseph Aoun on Thursday, underscored the need to halt Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the targeting of civilians.

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King to former PMs, officials: Jordan is safe and will remain so08 April 2026

King to former PMs, officials: Jordan is safe and will remain so

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday held a meeting with a number of former prime ministers and officials, focusing on key regional developments, and measures being taken by state institutions to address the repercussions of regional tensions.

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King visits Royal Jordanian Air Force Command 06 April 2026

King visits Royal Jordanian Air Force Command

His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, visited the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) Command on Monday.

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King, Spain PM discuss regional developments 06 April 2026

King, Spain PM discuss regional developments

His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call on Monday from President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez, and discussed the dangerous repercussions of current regional tensions.

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King, UAE president discuss regional de-escalation 02 April 2026

King, UAE president discuss regional de-escalation

His Majesty King Abdullah II and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during a phone call on Thursday, discussed ways to de-escalate tensions in the region.

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King receives Poland defence minister31 March 2026

King receives Poland defence minister

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received Poland Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

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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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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

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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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