Amman:The speakers of the Jordanian House of Representatives and the Saudi Shura Council are set to sign a memorandum of understanding on parliamentary cooperation. This announcement was made by Abdul Basit Kabariti, the head of the Jordanian parliamentary delegation and Chair of the Jordanian-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee.
According to Jordan News Agency, the memorandum aims to create an institutional framework for cooperation between the two councils, enhancing communication between parliamentary committees and facilitating the exchange of expertise in legislative, oversight, research, and parliamentary diplomacy.
During a meeting with Ibrahim Qannas, Chair of the Saudi Shura Council's Saudi-Jordanian Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Kabariti emphasized the need to move beyond meetings and visits toward sustainable partnerships and joint action programs. The discussions also covered regional and international issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the Palestinian cause.
Kabariti advocated for continued Jordanian-Saudi coordination and support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967, lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international references. Both parties reaffirmed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations, supporting dialogue, and exchanging expertise.
They also emphasized continued coordination on regional challenges and support for political solutions, dialogue, and respect for state sovereignty. The meeting was attended by Jordanian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Haitham Abu Al-Foul.