Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein
AMMAN, Aug 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — King Abdullah II of Jordan underlined the necessity to step up international efforts to achieve just and comprehensive peace that would enable the Palestinians to establish their independent state.
During a Sunday meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman, the Jordanian leader stressed Jordan’s support on the just and legitimate rights of the Palestinians, according to a statement by the Royal Hashemite Court.
The king emphasized on Jordan’s commitment to its historical and religious role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem based on the Hashemite Custodianship, as well as preserving the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem.
The Palestinian president expressed appreciation of Jordan’s positions in support of the Palestinians. — NNN-XINHUA
