King meets NATO chief, FMs of NATO member states in Brussels

- Meetings cover ways to expand Jordan’s diplomatic, defence partnership with NATO

- King reaffirms need for intensified efforts to end Israeli war on Gaza, bolster humanitarian response 

- His Majesty says Jordan stands by Syria, its territorial integrity, sovereignty, stability

Brussels — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday held meetings in Brussels with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary General Mark Rutte and the foreign ministers of NATO member states.

The meetings, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, covered ways to expand Jordan’s diplomatic and defence partnership with NATO, as well as the importance of maintaining coordination on issues of mutual concern, in service of regional and international stability, according to a Royal Court statement. 

Discussions also covered regional developments, with His Majesty calling for comprehensive regional calm to end the cycle of violence.

The King reaffirmed the importance of stepping up efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza and bolster the humanitarian response in the Strip, stressing the need to put an end to extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, the statement said. 

His Majesty called for ensuring the success of the ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing Jordan’s support for Lebanon’s security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.

Discussing recent developments in Syria, the King said Jordan stands by Syria, its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and stability.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to Belgium Yousef Bataineh attended the meeting.