King Abdullah II of Jordan has departed on a working visit to Strasbourg, France, where he is scheduled to address the European Parliament on Tuesday.
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King Abdullah II of Jordan has departed on a working visit to Strasbourg, France, where he is scheduled to address the European Parliament on Tuesday.
According to the Royal Hashemite Court, the King’s visit comes at a pivotal time for regional and global diplomacy, with issues such as the Middle East conflict, international security, energy cooperation, and migration expected to feature prominently in his speech.
Abdullah II has long been recognized as a moderate and stabilizing figure in Middle Eastern politics, often advocating for peaceful solutions to regional disputes, notably the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and championing interfaith dialogue and counter-extremism.
His address to the European Parliament is expected to emphasize the importance of continued EU-Jordan cooperation, particularly in areas such as security, trade, sustainable development, and regional stability.
Strengthening EU–Jordan Relations
The visit also aims to reinforce Jordan's strategic partnership with the European Union, especially in light of shared concerns about geopolitical tensions, climate resilience, and economic recovery in the post-pandemic landscape.
King Abdullah is likely to meet with top EU officials and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) during his stay, underlining Jordan’s role as a key regional ally and a bridge between East and West.
This marks the King’s latest diplomatic effort to rally international support for de-escalation in the Middle East, amid growing concerns about the regional implications of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Israelis will on Wednesday mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza, where conditions remain dire despite a year-old ceasefire that is meant to halt the war for good.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit to NATO ally Turkey by a Canadian leader.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon said “Three years ago, on October 7th, Hamas tried to break us. They did not.”
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