His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday underscored the unity and solidarity of the Jordanian people, noting that Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, constitute one family and are a source of pride for the Kingdom.

At a meeting with Christian religious leaders and key figures at Al Husseiniyah Palace on the occasion of Christmas, King Abdullah said there are those who fear the challenges that face the region while ‘we have no fears, concerning Jordan, as the Jordanian family, Muslims and Christians, stand side-by-side, and are not worried about their future”.

The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad bin Talal, the King’s personal envoy and adviser for religious and cultural affairs.

His Majesty asserted the historic role of Arab Christians in the Middle East, noting that they are an inherent part of Jordan’s past, present and future.

“We should be proud of this,” the King said, noting that defending Islamic and Christian sites is a historic, religious and political obligation.

His Majesty expressed best wishes to all Christians on Christmas and the New Year.