Jordanian King and UK Foreign Secretary Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
King Abdullah II of Jordan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held talks aimed at increasing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and ensuring the enforcement of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The meeting took place in Amman.
Meeting Participants and Focus
The session was attended by Crown Prince Hussein and emphasized boosting bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and defense sectors.
Key Concerns Raised by King Abdullah II
King Abdullah warned against dangerous escalations targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
He also stressed the importance of supporting Syria and Lebanon to maintain their security, stability, and territorial sovereignty. The King welcomed the UK's September decision to recognize Palestinian statehood.
Additional Attendees
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
- Director of the Office of His Majesty, Alaa Batayneh
Military Cooperation Discussion
In a separate meeting in Amman, Maj. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Vice Adm. Edward Ahlgren, the UK’s defense senior adviser for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss military cooperation.
Author’s summary: King Abdullah II and UK officials emphasized humanitarian aid, ceasefire adherence, and regional security cooperation amid ongoing Middle East tensions.