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King sends cable to Kuwait emir on anniversary of assumption of power20 December 2024

King sends cable to Kuwait emir on anniversary of assumption of power

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the anniversary of his assumption of power as Emir of Kuwait, wishing him continued good health, and the Kuwaiti people further progress and prosperity.

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King departs on private visit20 December 2024

King departs on private visit

His Majesty King Abdullah II departed on Friday, on a private visit.

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King meets figures from capital on occasion of Silver Jubilee, says Amman is Jordan’s beating heart18 December 2024

King meets figures from capital on occasion of Silver Jubilee, says Amman is Jordan’s beating heart

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday expressed pride in meeting with people in Amman, Jordan's beating heart and witness to the nation-building process.

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King, Cyprus president discuss regional developments18 December 2024

King, Cyprus president discuss regional developments

His Majesty King Abdullah II and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, in a phone call on Wednesday, discussed the latest regional developments.

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King swears in Tal as president of Higher Administrative Court18 December 2024

King swears in Tal as president of Higher Administrative Court

Naser Al Tal was sworn in on Wednesday before His Majesty King Abdullah II as president of the Higher Administrative Court.

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King receives Iraq parliament speaker17 December 2024

King receives Iraq parliament speaker

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al Mashhadani at Al Husseiniya Palace.

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King departs for Egypt16 December 2024

King departs for Egypt

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday departed on a working visit to Egypt, where His Majesty is due to meet with Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.

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King, Egypt president call for preserving Syria's security, stability, sovereignty16 December 2024

King, Egypt president call for preserving Syria's security, stability, sovereignty

His Majesty King Abdullah II and Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on Monday called for preserving Syria's security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, reiterating their respect for the choices of the Syrian people.

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King extends condolences to Morocco monarch over passing of Princess Lalla Latifa29 June 2024

King extends condolences to Morocco monarch over passing of Princess Lalla Latifa

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, expressing condolences over the passing of his mother, Princess Lalla Latifa, the widow of the late King Hassan II.

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His Majesty King Abdullah II’s remarks at the plenary session of the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference

Amman , Jordan

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

11 June 2024

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful 

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi,
Mr. Secretary-General,
President Mahmoud Abbas,
Your Royal Highnesses and Excellencies,
My friends,

Let me start by thanking Their Excellencies President Abdel Fatah El Sisi and Secretary-General Guterres for co-hosting this vital conference with Jordan.

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His Majesty King Abdullah II’s remarks at the plenary session of the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference

Amman , Jordan

Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

11 June 2024

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful 

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi,
Mr. Secretary-General,
President Mahmoud Abbas,
Your Royal Highnesses and Excellencies,
My friends,

Let me start by thanking Their Excellencies President Abdel Fatah El Sisi and Secretary-General Guterres for co-hosting this vital conference with Jordan.

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The winds of terrorism that are blowing in our region do not recognise borders or nationalities. In fact, terrorists seek to distort the image of Islam and its message of tolerance; and the anti-terror fight is the fight of Muslims…

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Speech at the 27th Arab Summit - 25 July 2017

Islam teaches that all humanity is equal in dignity. There is no distinction among different nations or regions or races. The Qur'an forbids coercion in religion. Every citizen is guaranteed the state’s protection for their lives, families, properties, honour, privacy, and freedom of religion and thought.

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Speech at the United Nations General Assembly - 20 September 2016

We affirm our commitment to carrying out our religious and historical duty in protecting the Holy Sites in Jerusalem and standing up to Israeli violations, especially those targeting Al Aqsa Mosque and Al Haram Al Sharif, using all available means.

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Speech at the 27th Arab Summit - 25 July 2016

Despite all the challenges, Jordan’s solid national unity, social coherence and peaceful nature give it strength.

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Remarks on the Occasion of Jordan’s Independence Day - 24 May 2016

This nation was built on unity and a unifying national identity that embraces all those, who, with dignity and pride in being Jordanian, believe in this country, cherish and defend it. Every citizen is a full partner in the process of building, hard work and giving, and they share rights and duties.

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Remarks on the Occasion of Jordan’s Independence Day - 24 May 2016

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18 October 2024

A wrap-up of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s outreach programmes during Ramadan

A wrap-up of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s outreach programmes during Ramadan

Discussion Papers

15 April 2017

Developing Human Resources and Education Imperative for Jordan’s Progress

Education has lately been the subject of heated global debate. It has been heartening to see this trend pick up in our part of the world, Jordan in particular

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16 October 2016

Rule of Law and Civil State

In my previous five discussion papers, I put forward several ideas and visions related to Jordan’s political reform path. These included advancing

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Op-Eds

08 April 2024

Egypt, France, Jordan: Ceasefire now in Gaza

The war in Gaza and the catastrophic humanitarian suffering it is causing must end now. Violence, terror and war cannot bring peace to the Middle East. The Two-States solution will.

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14 October 2023

A two-state solution would be a victory for our common humanity

For more than a month now, the war in Gaza has been dividing the world, with the deepening split aggravated by intense emotions. Two narratives, Palestinian and Israeli

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