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King meets Pope Francis, reaffirms Jordan’s commitment to its religious, historical role in safeguarding Jerusalem’s holy sites
His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with Pope Francis on Thursday, reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to undertaking its religious and historical role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, under the Hashemite Custodianship.
King departs on working visit to Italy, United States
His Majesty King Abdullah II departed Jordan on Wednesday, on a working visit to Italy and the United States.
King expresses condolences to UAE president over passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable of condolences to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi ruler’s representative in Al Ain Region.
King receives Blinken, urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and reiterated the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
King urges developing phosphate exports to include downstream industry products
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday stressed the importance of developing the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company’s (JPMC) exports to include downstream industry products with high economic value, in order to alleviate the impact of price fluctuations and enhance competitiveness.
King attends closing session of Esports Future Summit
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday attended the closing session of the Esports Future Summit, which focused on a key promising sector for creating employment opportunities for young Jordanians and supporting the national economy.
King, French president discuss regional developments
His Majesty King Abdullah II received a call on Thursday from French President Emmanuel Macron, which covered current regional developments.
King bids farewell to Kuwait emir at conclusion of state visit
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday bid farewell to Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah at Marka Airport, at the conclusion of a two-day state visit to Jordan.
King orders holding parliamentary elections in accordance with law, checks on electoral commission’s preparations
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday ordered holding elections for the House of Representatives, in accordance with the law.
King receives Ireland FM
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday received Ireland’s Tánaiste and Foreign and Defence Minister Micheál Martin.