House speaker hails King's efforts to safeguard Jerusalem

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Sunday voiced pride in efforts led by His Majesty King Abdullah and their impact in confronting the recent "unjust" US decision on Jerusalem.

During a House session, Tarawneh said that the Palestinian issue is a national issue for Jordan and that a solution to it will lead to an end to conflicts in the region, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

It is important for Jordan to examine the possibility of expanding its alliances, he said, adding that this should not mean that its strategic relations with Gulf Arab countries will be affected in anyway.

The speaker welcomed the recent UN General Assembly resolution that rejected the US decision on Jerusalem, noting that it is a victory for international legitimacy and the historical rights of the Palestinian people.