LJUBLJANA: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Monday attended the MED9 Leaders’ Summit of Southern European countries in Portoroz, Slovenia, where he called for coordinated action by Middle Eastern and southern European nations, in partnership with the US and others, to ensure full implementation of the agreement ending the war in Gaza.
Accompanied by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, the king highlighted the EU’s key role in supporting the Palestinian National Authority and stressed the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach all areas of the Gaza Strip to alleviate the conflict’s devastating effects.
King Abdullah and French President Emmanuel Macron meet at the summit. (X/@RHCJO)
He also referenced the recent two-state solution conference in New York City, jointly organized by Saudi Arabia and France, urging countries to build on its outcomes and increase recognition of the State of Palestine.
King Abdullah underscored the importance of comprehensive calm in the West Bank and Jerusalem, warning against unilateral measures and highlighting support for Palestinian steadfastness.
