King receives delegation of ministerial committee assigned by Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received a delegation from the ministerial committee assigned by the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Developments in the Gaza Strip. 

During a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, His Majesty discussed the regional developments with the delegation, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, according to a Royal Court statement.

The King stressed the importance of stepping up efforts to reach an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as increasing humanitarian aid to the Strip.

His Majesty warned of the impact of the ongoing war on Gaza and the dangers of Israeli attacks and violations in the West Bank on regional stability and security.

The King stressed the important role of the committee in highlighting the stance of Arab and Muslim countries to the international community, as well as pushing for international action to stop the war on Gaza and create a political horizon to achieve just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution, the statement added.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Director of the Office of His Majesty AlaaBatayneh attended the meeting.