King Abdullah II of Jordan held a series of high-level meetings in Rome on Tuesday, reinforcing Jordan’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage.
The King of Jordan met with the Pope on Tuesday at the Vatican © RHC
King Abdullah II of Jordan held a series of high-level meetings in Rome on Tuesday, reinforcing Jordan’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage.
During an audience with Pope Leo, the King emphasized the strong ties between Jordan and the Vatican, particularly in their shared commitment to promoting tolerance, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful coexistence. Both leaders reiterated the importance of protecting religious minorities and preserving holy sites, especially in Jerusalem.
The Jordanian monarch also met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, with whom he discussed bilateral cooperation in areas such as economic development, regional stability, and cultural exchange.
Later, King Abdullah held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The two had already met a day earlier in Sharm el-Sheikh, during the signing ceremony of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered under Donald Trump's peace plan.
King Abdullah and Prime Minister Meloni reaffirmed their support for the full implementation of the agreement and called for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
These diplomatic efforts come as part of Jordan’s broader role in regional mediation and humanitarian diplomacy, particularly amid the ongoing challenges in the Middle East.
By Lisa Antonietti, Rome
A Jordanian military court on Wednesday sentenced nine defendants to between three and 15 years in jail over an alleged Muslim Brotherhood-linked plot to destabilise the country, a case that led authorities to outlaw the kingdom’s largest opposition group.
Israel will reopen the only crossing between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan to passenger traffic only, starting Friday morning, the Israeli Airports Authority said on Thursday.
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan urged the release of hostages held by Hamas and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while refraining from explicitly demanding the dismantling of armed groups operating in the enclave.
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