King meets presidents of Iraq, Lebanon on sidelines of Cairo Extraordinary Arab Summit

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah held meetings in Cairo on Tuesday with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit hosted by Egypt.

Discussions at the meetings covered regional developments, particularly efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza, resume the delivery of humanitarian aid, and rebuild Gaza without displacing its population, in addition to the dangerous escalations in the West Bank, according to a Royal Court statement.

During the meeting with the Iraqi president, the King affirmed the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Iraq, expressing keenness to expand cooperation across various fields.

The meeting also covered the importance of maintaining coordination on issues of mutual concern, in a manner that enhances regional security and stability, the statement said.

During His Majesty’s meeting with the Lebanese president, the two leaders discussed ways to consolidate the strong ties between the two countries and enhance cooperation.

The King also reiterated Jordan’s support of Lebanon’s efforts to maintain its security and stability.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh attended the meetings.