King Abdullah urges support for Syria\u2019s efforts to protect its security, stability, sovereignty
\n LONDON
\nThe UK\u2019s Prime Minister Keir Starmer met King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss ways to support regional stability in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Downing Street said on Tuesday.
\nThe meeting was also attended by Crown Prince Hussein and focused on the continuing need to advocate for increased access for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
\nIt also aimed at supporting reforms within the Palestinian Authority to facilitate the ceasefire and help implement the US-led peace plan.
\nThe parties praised the strong relationship between the UK and Jordan, especially in defense cooperation.
\nThe king reaffirmed Jordan\u2019s opposition to Israeli actions aimed at establishing settlements and asserting sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, according to the Jordan News Agency.
\nHe emphasized the importance of implementing the US-backed agreement to end the war in Gaza. He also urged support for the efforts of the Syrian Arab Republic to protect its security, stability, and sovereignty, Petra added.
\nDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, the Director of His Majesty\u2019s Office Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan\u2019s Ambassador to the UK Manar Dabbas were also present at the meeting.
\nThe king met on Monday in London Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton, the UK\u2019s chief of the defense staff. Their discussion centered on enhancing defense cooperation between Jordan and the UK. Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, the chairman of Jordan\u2019s joint chiefs of staff, also attended this meeting.
\nThe king had met former British officials and members of Parliament prior to meeting Knighton. Discussions addressed the UK\u2019s role in supporting efforts to restore stability within the region, alongside developments in Jerusalem, Gaza, Syria, and Iran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
King Abdullah urges support for Syria\u2019s efforts to protect its security, stability, sovereignty LONDON The UK\u2019s Prime Minister Keir Starmer met King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss ways to support regional stability in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Downing Street said on Tuesday. The meeting was also attended by Crown Prince Hussein […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":531979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-531973","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n