King, US president hold talks in White House

Speaking to journalists before bilateral talks with the US president, His Majesty stressed that achieving stability, peace and prosperity in the region is a collective responsibility. 

The King said Egypt and Arab countries will present a plan on Gaza, noting that it is important to find a solution that takes everyone’s interests into consideration, including peoples in the region and especially the Jordanian people, according to a Royal Court statement. 

In bilateral talks followed by expanded ones attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the two leaders stressed the importance of the ties of friendship between Jordan and the United States, and building on their strategic partnership.

His Majesty reaffirmed Jordan’s firm stance towards the Palestinian cause, and the need to achieve just and comprehensive peace that fulfils all the rights of the Palestinian people on their national soil and guarantees stability for all, on the basis of the two-state solution, the statement said. 

The King reiterated the need to maintain the Gaza ceasefire, step up the humanitarian response, and rebuild Gaza.

In remarks to journalists, His Majesty said around 2,000 children diagnosed with cancer or who are in a very ill state in Gaza will be medically evacuated to Jordan for treatment, as part of Jordan’s efforts to enhance the humanitarian response in Gaza, according to the statement.

The King expressed appreciation for President Trump’s pivotal role in reaching the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

The meeting also covered developments in the West Bank and Jerusalem, with the King stressing the need to take the necessary steps to prevent the deterioration of the situation, the statement said.

His Majesty noted the important role of the United States and President Trump in supporting efforts to achieve just peace and security and stability in the region, expressing keenness to work with the president to achieve that.

For his part, President Trump highlighted the enduring relations between Jordan and the United States, and thanked His Majesty for the Kingdom’s longstanding commitment to achieving peace in the region, the statement said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to the US Dina Kawar attended the meeting, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.