Lower House speaker reiterates King's commitment to Palestinian cause, Arab unity

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Ahmed Safadi on Saturday commended His Majesty King Abdullah for his wisdom and steadfastness, emphasising that nations grow stronger through the unity of their leadership and people.

Speaking at the Arab Parliament Conference in Cairo, under the theme "The Arab Document in Support of the Resilience of the Palestinian People on Their Land," Safadi stressed Jordan’s unwavering commitment to its Arab brethren, saying, "There is no cause more urgent than Palestine."

Safadi also expressed gratitude to Egypt’s leadership, government, parliament and media for their strong support of Jordan’s position following His Majesty’s meeting with the US president.

Safadi highlighted the significance of Arab unity, noting that the recent summit of Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia served as a powerful symbol of solidarity and collective action.

"My fellow members of the Jordanian Lower House and I have come here with a message of love and appreciation for every Arab nation," he said. 

"This sentiment is deeply rooted in the Jordanian consciousness and passed down through generations. Jordan remains steadfast in its commitment to the region’s causes, unwavering in its support of the Hashemite Kings’ custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Arab Jerusalem."

Safadi said, "With unwavering resolve, we echo His Majesty’s stance: No to displacement, no to resettlement and no to an alternative homeland, reiterating that King Abdullah’s message is clear and resolute, requiring no interpretation. 

"Jordan firmly opposes displacement schemes, supported by an unparalleled national consensus behind His Majesty’s leadership," Safadi said.

"This stance is further reinforced by the honourable support of Arab leaders," he added. 

"As representatives of the people, we stand united in preparation for the upcoming summit in Cairo, where we will collectively declare: Gaza belongs to its people, and its residents will not be displaced."