At the Opening of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level (Amman Summit)

At the luncheon after the National Prayer Breakfast

Thank you for having me and Rania here with you, and our special thanks to Senator Boozman and Senator Coons and our good friends from the Senate and House Breakfast Leadership Groups. It is wonderful to be with friends – some old, some new – but all dear to our hearts.

At the Peace of Westphalia Prize Ceremony

Vielen Dank. My warmest thanks to the people of this historic city of Münster, and to all the people of Germany. I greatly appreciate the kindness of the Economic Society [of Westphalia and Lippe], for generously joining my name to the world leaders who have received this honour.

At the Plenary Session of the 71st United Nations General Assembly

Allow me to express today my highest regard for Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for his dedication and tireless efforts to advance the cause of peace and global harmony. I have deeply appreciated our work together in these last ten years.

At the Leaders' Summit on Refugees (on the margins of the 71st UN General Assembly)

Let me first thank President Obama for his leadership at a make-or-break moment for our international community.

At the 12th World Islamic Economic Forum

Let me begin by conveying to you all the greetings and warm wishes of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.

At the 27th Arab Summit

It is my pleasure to convey to my brother His Excellency President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and his people my warmest thanks for hosting

On the Occasion of Jordan’s 70th Independence Day

At the Centre interdisciplinaire d'études de l'Islam (UCL) dans le monde contemporain

Thank you all. King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, I am greatly honoured by your presence. I know the heartfelt service and devotion you give all the people of Belgium. And Professors Blondel and De Paepe and everyone here: world-class scholars, cutting-edge leaders, top young people — it is dedication like yours that is Belgium’s strength. To get the people through times of trouble, and create new hope. Your friends in Jordan are grateful to walk this path together with you.

During the State Dinner at Castle of Laeken

Rania and I as well as our entire delegation have received a wonderful welcome this week. Allow me to express our warmest thanks to the Royal Family, to the Government and to the people of Belgium.