King continues series of meetings in New York

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah has focused on anti-terrorism measures and the Syrian refugee crisis during a series of meetings with world leaders held in New York on the sidelines of his participation in the 70th Plenary Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

On Tuesday, he held talks with the Japanese, Italian and Ethiopian premiers.

Japan’s Shinzo Abe underlined his country’s assistance to the refugee crisis through supporting international organisations. The two sides agreed on the need to resume the Mideast peace process to end the conflict on the basis on the two-state formula and relevant international resolutions.

At the meeting with the Italian premier Matteo Renzi, focus was on the Israeli violations in Jerusalem and economic cooperation through the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.

During his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, King Abdullah noted that the Kingdom would soon open an embassy in Addis Ababa to enhance bilateral relations. 

His Majesty discussed the repercussions of the Syrian crisis on Jordan with the king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, on Monday. 

They urged the international community for additional support to Jordan, the Royal Court said.

The two leaders stressed the importance of international cooperation and coordination to combat terrorism and extremism to put a stop to terrorist groups, in addition to enhancing bilateral financial cooperation. The meeting was attended by Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.

In another meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi, His Majesty stressed Jordan’s support for Iraqis in their efforts to strengthen peace in their country.

Abadi expressed his appreciation of the Kingdom’s support for Iraq during the current “difficult times”, stressing Iraq’s commitment to strengthening Iraqi-Jordanian relations in various fields.  

Also on Monday, the King met with Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and discussed international efforts to combat terrorism and extremism as well as bilateral relations.