LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed the need to intensify efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The meeting in Amman was attended by Crown Prince Hussein and focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the trade, industry and defense sectors.
King Abdullah warned against dangerous escalations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the violation of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, Petra news agency reported.
He highlighted the need to support Syria and Lebanon in maintaining their security, stability and territorial sovereignty, and praised the UK’s decision in September to recognize Palestinian statehood.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, along with the Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, also attended the meeting.
