Day: May 27, 2021

The Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by MP Mirza Bolad, discussed on Thursday, with the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Marina Sereni and the accompanying delegation, issues of common interest and ways to enhance joint cooperation in all fields, especially in the parliamentary area.

The lawmaker stressed keenness to achieve stronger cooperation in various economic, commercial, educational and cultural fields to serve common interests.

Speaking at the talks, Bolad lauded Italy’s “continuous” support to Jordan, underlining their common positions and fight against extremism, calling on increasing the volume of Italian investments in the Kingdom.

The Jordanian parliamentary policy is complementary to the state’s diplomacy, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, which is based on moderation, peace and preservation of human rights, he pointed out.

The lawmaker stressed the need for continued European support for the Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

Continuing: ” The EU role should help find a permanent solution to the Palestinian cause, and ensure the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on their national soil within the international legitimacy resolutions.”

Locally, Bolad said the “real” problem facing Jordan is “economic”, and that official figures on the unemployment index are “increasing”.

Regarding political reforms, Bolad indicated that Jordan is a leading country in the region to affirm political reforms and freedom of expression.

In turn, Sereni said the Italian government commends the “clear” Jordanian position in the region and its continuous efforts to achieve a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East, adding that Jordan is “an important and main partner” in the region.

With regard to the Palestinian issue, the minister noted Italy’s position is “clear” on this issue, which is in line with international legitimacy resolutions in this regard, which calls on resuming negotiations and opening dialogue in a “moderate” manner that protects rights of all concerned parties.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Lower House of Parliament on Thursday voted in favor of its legal committee’s decision to freeze the membership of MP Osama Alajarmah, Amman 5th Constituency, for one year following remarks he made during a heated house session on Monday, which were deemed offensive to the Parliament.

During an emergency session, the House also agreed to block Alajarmah from participating in any parliamentary work and cut his pay and other allocations during the freeze period.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Thursday said it has been following up, through the Jordanian embassy in Tel Aviv, on the condition of two Jordanian citizens detained in Israel.

In a press statement, Ministry Spokesperson Dhaifallah al-Fayez said that the embassy will visit the two detained citizens next Sunday to look first hand at the conditions of their detention and to provide the necessary support, follow up on their matters, and to check on their physical and psychological health.

Al-Fayez indicated that the Israeli authorities agreed to the visit request yesterday, noting that the ministry will continue to follow up on the developments of the matter with the Israeli authorities to preserve the two Jordanians’ legal and human rights and to release them as soon as possible.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Senate President, Faisal Fayez, received on Thursday Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Marina Sereni and an accompanying delegation, who are on an official visit to Jordan.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the importance of strengthening and developing them in various fields, especially in economic, investment, political and cultural domains, as well as the need to activate bilateral agreements to serve common interests.

Fayez commended Italy’s supportive positions of Jordan and His Majesty King Abdullah’s vision on the peace process in the region, which, he noted, is based on the two-state solution and relevant international legitimacy decisions to the Palestinian cause to enable the Palestinian people to achieve their legitimate rights.

The international community, he stressed, cannot remain silent on the “racist and hostile practices committed by the right-wing Israeli government against the Palestinian people”.

He also highlighted the ‘robustness’ of the Jordanian-Italian ties, underlining the need to develop and build on them so that they reach advanced levels of coordination and cooperation in various fields.

He called on Italy to play a greater role within the European Union to increase the aid provided to Jordan, adding that the stability and security of Jordan is very important to the stability of the region and the West.

Sereni stated that her visit to Jordan comes within the framework of strengthening relations between the two friendly countries in various fields, in addition to enhancing joint efforts to bring about peace in the Middle East.

Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, is a country that is respected by the international community and has a pivotal and essential role to bring about peace and stability in the region, the Italian official underscored.

She pointed out that there is always a need to listen to Jordan’s view on regional issues of mutual concern, adding that Jordan is a ‘valuable strategic partner’ for her country, as it plays a major role in combating extremism and terrorism. She also lauded Jordan’s role in hosting a large number of refugees and providing care for them.

She stressed Italy’s willingness to boost economic cooperation with Jordan, especially in the areas of food and water security, and to work to attract Italian investments to Jordan and increase the number of Italian tourists to the Kingdom.

Source: Jordan News Agency

His Majesty King Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Thursday received Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, upon his arrival at Marka Military Airport.

During the visit, King Abdullah and Sheikh Mohamed are scheduled to discuss the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and regional developments, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause.

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Director of the General Intelligence Department Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni, a number of senior officials and officers, and UAE Ambassador to Jordan Ahmed Ali Mohammed Al Balushi were present to welcome Sheikh Mohamed.

The Abu Dhabi crown prince is accompanied on the visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and a number of senior UAE officials.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Head of the Lower House Palestine Committee, MP Mohammad Dhahrawi, said Jordan’s position will remain “firm” towards the Palestinian cause and its support to the steadfastness of Palestinian people until the establishment of their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Speaking at a meeting on Thursday, with the Norwegian ambassador to Jordan, Tone Allers, the lawmaker warned of the consequences of compromising Jerusalem’s legal status, stressing the importance of Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in the holy city.

Continuing: “Israel does not respect international conventions and treaties and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.”

Dhahrawi added that Jordan bore the consequences of the different waves of refugees to its territories, which “negatively affected its infrastructure,” calling for more support to the Kingdom in this field.

In this context, he lauded Norway’s support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

In turn, the envoy said Norway shares similar views on various issues with Jordan, foremost is support for Palestinian refugees and others residing on Jordanian soil, commending Amman’s support provided to them.

Source: Jordan News Agency