His Majesty King Abdullah held talks with Spanish King Felipe VI on Friday and stressed that Jordanian-Spanish ties are firm and deep-rooted.

During the meeting, held at the Royal Palace in Madrid, the two leaders also reviewed regional issues and challenges, especially the threat of terrorism and its extremist organisations and ways to counter it with a holistic approach that guarantees world peace and stability.

In addition, they discussed the latest developments in the Syrian arena, calling for finding a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis.

King Abdullah and King Felipe VI reiterated the importance of increasing bilateral cooperation and coordination on issues of mutual interest and regional developments, and boosting economic cooperation.

The Spanish king expressed his appreciation of His Majesty’s keenness on developing relations in a way that positively reflects on Jordanian-Spanish ties and serves the interests of both peoples, the statement added.

He also praised the King’s role in dealing with regional challenges, in addition to Jordan’s efforts in hosting Syrian refugees.

King Abdullah highlighted the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to combat terrorism.

His Majesty added that realising the gravity of this challenge calls for comprehensive efforts and coordination in order to counter the danger terror poses to people’s lives and future.

The King highlighted the peaceful and moderate image of Islam, which rejects all forms of violence and extremism.

The international community must intensify its efforts to reach a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-state premise, His Majesty said, adding that Jordan condemns all Israeli violations in Jerusalem, especially at Al Haram Al Sharif.

He warned that failure to achieve peace will only increase violence and extremism in the region.

The meeting covered developments in Syria, focusing on the importance of finding a political solution to end the crisis and reviewing the results of the international meeting recently held in Vienna.

For his part, King Felipe VI commended the leadership of His Majesty in the region and his moderate approach in dealing with its issues.

The Spanish king described the King as a global leader who is capable of facing all challenges, under whose leadership Jordan has become a role model in security, stability, transparency and good governance.

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and Spanish officials attended the talks.