House speaker urges int'l community to accelerate Gaza's reconstruction

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi on Sunday stressed that the international community bears the responsibility of accelerating the reconstruction process in the Gaza Strip in conjunction with the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. 

During his meeting with Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the British House of Commons Emily Thornberry, Safadi reiterated that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, has always been, and will remain, a steadfast supporter of the Palestinian people.

He highlighted that Jordan continues to provide aid and relief to the residents of Gaza, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.   

Safadi underscored the international community’s obligation to push for a comprehensive and just resolution to the Palestinian issue.

He warned that the persistent denial of Palestinian rights would perpetuate instability in the region. 

Safadi and Thornberry also discussed several issues of cooperation between the two parliaments, their role in enhancing opportunities for bilateral investment and regional developments, particularly the urgency of advancing Syria’s reconstruction efforts. 

For her part, Thornberry affirmed the British parliament's commitment to boosting ties with the Jordanian Lower House.

She expressed the UK’s "deep appreciation" for Jordan’s "significant" role, under King Abdullah’s leadership, in fostering security and stability in the region. 

Thornberry praised Jordan’s efforts in managing the burden of hosting refugees and stressed her country’s continued commitment to providing various forms of support to the Kingdom, which she described as a "strategic partner to the UK." 

Head of the Jordanian-British Friendship Association MP Mohammed Maharmeh, Conservative MP John Whittingdale, Labour MPs Fabian Hamilton and Dan Carden and Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello attended the meeting.