His Majesty King Abdullah received Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg at Al Husseiniya Palace on Sunday, October 20, 2019, for a meeting on bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.

During the meeting, keenness to expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields was expressed, as well as maintaining coordination and consultation on issues of mutual concern.

King Abdullah expressed appreciation for Norway's support to Jordan in several development sectors.

The meeting covered regional developments, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause, with His Majesty stressing the need to step up international efforts to reach just, lasting, and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, guaranteeing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting also covered efforts to reach political solutions to regional crises, in addition to regional and international efforts to fight terrorism within a holistic approach.

Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Adviser to His Majesty for Communication and Coordination Bisher Khasawneh, Adviser to His Majesty for Policies and Media Kemal Al Nasser, and the accompanying Norwegian delegation attended the meeting.