His Majesty King Abdullah II and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday discussed ways to enhance the partnership between Jordan and Canada, as well as the latest developments in the region.
During a meeting in Ottawa, the first with Prime Minister Carney since he took office, His Majesty emphasised the deep-rooted ties between the two countries, noting that Jordan looks forward to continuing to work together with Canada to build on these relations.
The King expressed appreciation for Canada’s support to Jordan’s development, stressing the importance of expanding joint cooperation in areas such as trade, education, and healthcare.
The meeting also touched on opportunities to enhance investment cooperation, in order to boost the economies of both countries.
His Majesty noted Canada’s vital role as Jordan’s partner in promoting peace and stability in the region, and commended its support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
The two leaders stressed the need to exert maximum efforts to stop the war on Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted flow of relief, humanitarian, and medical aid to civilians across the strip, which is witnessing tragic conditions.
The King also called for an end to the dangerous escalations in the West Bank and other parts of the region, stressing that respecting the sovereignty of states is a prerequisite for creating a political horizon that paves the way for peace and stability in the entire region.
His Majesty reiterated Jordan’s support for Syria’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, and its right to maintain its sovereignty and the safety of its citizens.
For his part, Prime Minister Carney welcomed the King, praising the ties between the two countries and Jordan’s efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty, to stabilise the region.
Prime Minister Carney also announced Canada’s allocation of $28.4 million to support Jordan in the development, education, health and job creation sectors, in addition to the defence and security sectors to enhance Jordan’s ability to combat terrorism and cross-border crimes.
The King stressed the need to step up international efforts to support the legitimate rights of Palestinians, reiterating that the two-state solution is the only way to achieve just and comprehensive peace.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Jordan’s Ambassador to Canada Sabah Al Rafie, and Canadian officials attended the meeting.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi previously held talks with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand.