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King returns to Jordan27 August 2025

King returns to Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II returned to Jordan on Wednesday after a state visit to Uzbekistan, followed by an official visit to Kazakhstan.

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King, Kazakhstan president attend closing session of Kazakhstan-Jordan Business Forum 27 August 2025

King, Kazakhstan president attend closing session of Kazakhstan-Jordan Business Forum

His Majesty King Abdullah II and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the closing session of the Kazakhstan-Jordan Business Forum in Astana on Wednesday.

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King, Kazakhstan president hold talks in Astana27 August 2025

King, Kazakhstan president hold talks in Astana

His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on Wednesday, during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, as well as enhance cooperation across various fields.

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King, Uzbekistan president discuss enhancing cooperation across various fields26 August 2025

King, Uzbekistan president discuss enhancing cooperation across various fields

His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand on Tuesday, during which they discussed ways to strengthen relations between Jordan and Uzbekistan, as well as enhance cooperation across various fields.

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King departs for Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan 25 August 2025

King departs for Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

His Majesty King Abdullah II departed on Monday on a state visit to Uzbekistan, which will be followed by an official visit to Kazakhstan.

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King receives US Congress delegation24 August 2025

King receives US Congress delegation

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received a United States Congress delegation, which included Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Joe Wilson.

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King, Japan defence minister discuss cooperation, region21 August 2025

King, Japan defence minister discuss cooperation, region

His Majesty King Abdullah II met with Japan Defence Minister Nakatani Gen on Thursday, and discussed ways to enhance defence and military cooperation between Jordan and Japan.

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King reviews economic vision’s implementation progress in first half of 202520 August 2025

King reviews economic vision’s implementation progress in first half of 2025

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday reviewed progress in implementation of the Economic Modernisation Vision’s executive programme during the first half of this year.

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King, in call with France president, stresses importance of stepping up efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire20 August 2025

King, in call with France president, stresses importance of stepping up efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call from France President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday and stressed the need to step up efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalate the situation in the West Bank.

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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

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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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Personal and Family

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