Doha: President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Fayez, met with Speaker of the Qatari Shura Council, Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, to discuss the enhancement and development of relations between Jordan and Qatar, focusing on economic, investment, and parliamentary sectors. The discussions also covered regional developments, including the Palestinian issue and the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
According to Jordan News Agency, Fayez emphasized the strong and deep-rooted bilateral relations, praising the commitment of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to strengthening these ties. Fayez highlighted the ongoing coordination between the two leaders on issues to bolster bilateral relations and support Arab causes.
Fayez reiterated Jordan's stance against any attempts to undermine Qatar's sovereignty, security, or stability, emphasizing the integral nature of Gulf states' security to Jordan's national security. He also acknowledged Qatar's role in promoting security, peace, and sustainable development through mediation and dialogue, expressing a desire to expand parliamentary cooperation and consultation on common interests.
Al-Ghanim affirmed the depth of historic ties between the two nations, which are growing in the parliamentary field. He stressed the Shura Council's commitment to constructive cooperation and coordination with the Jordanian Senate to fulfill shared aspirations.
The meeting included discussions on shared concerns and perspectives, with a call to strengthen parliamentary channels, coordinate positions in regional and international forums, and promote visits and exchanges of experience. Both parties addressed regional developments, particularly in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, stressing parliaments' responsibility to contribute to ending the humanitarian crisis and achieving peace for the Palestinian people.
Furthermore, they emphasized the significance of regional and international parliamentary efforts to support the Palestinian people's legitimate rights, including establishing an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.