King sends cable to Palestinian president on anniversary of declaration of Palestinian state’s independence
His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the 38th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the State of Palestine, in which he called on the international community to intensify its efforts to end Israel’s aggression, halt its plans to annex territory and expand settlements, and stop the forced displacement of Palestinians.
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King swears in new governors
A number of new governors at the Ministry of Interior were sworn in before His Majesty King Abdullah at Al Husseiniya Palace on Sunday.
Read More King to start visit to India on Tuesday
His Majesty King Abdullah is scheduled to begin a state visit to India on Tuesday, during which he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a number of senior officials.
Read More Royal Decree approves appointment of Hmoud as PSD director
A Royal Decree has been issued, approving a Cabinet decision to appoint Maj. Gen. Fadel Hmoud as director of the Public Security Directorate (PSD) as of 26 February 2018.
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King receives former president of Finland
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received the former president of Finland, Tarja Halonen, who is currently visiting Jordan to get acquainted with the programmes implemented by Finn Church Aid for Syrian refugees.
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King receives ranking member of US Senate Committee on Armed Services
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received Senator Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the accompanying delegation.
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King receives CAPSTONE Fellows
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received a delegation of senior officers from the US National Defense University (CAPSTONE Fellows), headed by retired Gen. Gregory Martin.
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King receives Turkish army commander
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received Turkish Armed Forces Commander Gen. Hulusi Akar and discussed military cooperation between Jordan and Turkey.
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King receives Turkish FM
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu at Al Husseiniya Palace and discussed bilateral ties and current regional developments.
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King lauds military retirees’ ongoing contributions to Jordan
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday praised military retirees for their ongoing contributions to building the country and safeguarding its achievements, stressing that they support the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) and security agencies.
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King receives US Congress delegation
His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on Monday received a US Congress delegation headed by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and discussed the strategic partnership and cooperation between Jordan and the United States, as well as regional developments.
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King inspects services at King Hussein Medical Centre, urges expediting its development project
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday visited the King Hussein Medical Centre (KHMC), inspecting the healthcare services there and checking on patients at the Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Centre for Kidney Diseases and other clinics.
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King meets with Orthodox Patriarch of Russia, chairman of muftis council
His Majesty King Abdullah started his visit to Moscow on Thursday by meeting with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and with Russia Mufties Council Chairman Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque; with His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammed, His Majesty's chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy, in attendance.
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