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- Jordanian MP Dina Basheer hails historic and strategic relationship between the two countries, stresses importance of continued collaboration
- British delegates commend Jordan for its contributions to regional stability, hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees, and enduring humanitarian leadership
AMMAN: Jordan and the UK reiterated their shared commitment to deeper cooperation in a range of sectors, as politicians from the two countries met in Amman on Thursday to discuss pressing regional and international issues.
During a meeting with a visiting British delegation from the Coalition for Global Prosperity’s Future Leaders Programme, MP Dina Basheer, chairperson of Jordan’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, described the relationship between the nations as historic and strategic, and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration, the Jordan News Agency reported.
The discussions focused in particular on regional developments, during which Basheer reaffirmed Jordan’s firm support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as the only path to long-term stability in the Middle East.
She called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, and greater international efforts to ease the humanitarian suffering of civilians caught up in the conflict in the territory.
Basheer also highlighted the role King Abdullah of Jordan has played as an advocate for peace through his diplomatic engagement at both the regional and global levels. She stressed the importance of Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem as a cornerstone of Jordan’s position on the future of the city. She also cited the continuing delivery of humanitarian assistance from Jordan to Gaza by land and air as a key element of its regional activities.
The British delegates praised Jordan’s contributions to regional stability and commended the nation for hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees, despite ongoing domestic economic pressures, and for its its enduring humanitarian leadership. They also expressed their appreciation for the strength of its ties with the UK.
The Coalition for Global Prosperity’s Future Leaders Programme is an initiative that aims to help prospective parliamentary candidates in the UK develop the knowledge and connections they need to effectively address foreign policy issues.