King returns to Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II returned to Jordan on Wednesday after a state visit to Uzbekistan, followed by an official visit to Kazakhstan.

- King's visit to Uzbekistan -

His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, during which they discussed ways to strengthen relations between Jordan and Uzbekistan, as well as enhance cooperation across various fields.

During the talks, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, His Majesty’s chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy, His Majesty thanked President Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome and hospitality, praising the political relations that have brought the two countries together over the past 32 years.

The King said this visit marks the beginning of a new chapter in the distinguished relations between Jordan and Uzbekistan, stressing the need to build on promising opportunities identified in the economic and military sectors.

His Majesty also commended President Mirziyoyev’s vision for the future of his people, and his leadership.

For his part, President Mirziyoyev welcomed the King during his first visit to Uzbekistan, which affirms His Majesty’s appreciation for Uzbekistan’s rich heritage, its people, and its diversity.

President Mirziyoyev praised the King’s commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue, as well as His Majesty’s efforts to maintain stability in the Middle East, adding that the King is one of the most influential leaders in the Muslim world.

President Mirziyoyev said Jordan is steadily moving towards further development thanks to His Majesty’s wise policies, and that the country enjoys an important position in the international arena.

He also highlighted the similarities between Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision and Uzbekistan’s 2030 Vision.

He noted that this year marks the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, adding that Jordan was one of the first Arab countries to open an embassy in Uzbekistan.

The talks also touched on developments in the Middle East, with the King renewing his call for the international community to step up efforts to de-escalate tensions and restore security and stability in the region.

His Majesty emphasised the need to stop the war on Gaza, end the humanitarian catastrophe there, and allow the uninterrupted flow of aid to all areas of the Strip.

The King urged the international community to push for an end to the dangerous escalations in the West Bank, and the attacks on Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

His Majesty reiterated Jordan’s rejection and condemnation of any attempts to occupy or annex land in Gaza or the West Bank, or to displace Palestinians.