King, US VP discuss regional developments, strategic partnership
His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call on Thursday with United States Vice President JD Vance, discussed current developments in the region, as well as the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States.
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King due in Qatar November 24
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania will start a two-day visit on Monday to Qatar upon an invitation by Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani.
Read More King briefed on housing project
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday urged the concerned agencies to implement the Decent Housing for Decent Living initiative, a nationwide, housing megaproject, “effectively and in accordance with a fixed time frame."
Read More Activists: King's statement a boost to NGOs working to safeguard human rights
Human rights activists on Monday welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah's "strong and clear" comments on safeguarding human rights in the Kingdom, particularly of women and children.
Read More Jordan, Algeria to reactivate stalled cooperation agreements
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday concluded a several-hour visit to Algeria, where he held talks with President Abdulaziz Bouteflika on political developments in the Arab and regional arenas, efforts to push the peace process forward and bilateral ties in different fields.
Read More Ball is in media court after King's assurances
With the press now assured by His Majesty King Abdullah that the detentions of journalists for charges related to their profession would cease, the “ball is now in the media court” to adhere to professional ethics and protect society and individuals from defamation, sector leaders said.
Read More Detention of journalists prohibited - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday reaffirmed keenness to safeguard human rights, particularly of women and children, also stressing that he is fully against the imprisonment of journalists.
Read More King to start three-leg tour
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday will start an official trip that includes working visits to Algeria, the US and the UK.
Read More His Majesty Sends Cable to Obama
His Majesty King Abdullah II today congratulated US President-Elect Barack Obama on his historic victory in the American presidential elections on Tuesday.
Read More King meets UNESCO Director General
His Majesty King Abdullah emphasised on Monday that Jordan will exert all possible efforts to protect the holy sites in Jerusalem in line with its historic role in overseeing and safeguarding these sacred places.
Read More King receives Prince Sultan
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received Prince Sultan Ben Salman Ben Abdul Aziz, secretary general of Saudi Arabia's General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.
Read More King urges Palestinian reconciliation
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday urged Palestinian national reconciliation to end the state of division that harmed the Palestinians and their interests.
Read More King Abdullah offers condolences over Piccirillo's passing
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday sent a cable to Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal and head of the Franciscan Custody in the Holy Land, Father Pierre Batista Pizzaballa, expressing His and Her Majesty Queen Rania's deepest condolences over the death of Father Michele Piccirillo.
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