King of Jordan Meetings with Sanchez and Felipe VI: Discussion on Two-State Solution for Gaza Focused
Jordan's King Abdullah II Kickstarts Strategic Partnership with Spain
King Abdullah II of Jordan embarked on a visit to Spain this week, initiating a working meeting with King Felipe VI at the Zarzuela Palace. The bilateral discussions resulted in various signed agreements between the two nations.
Accompanied by his deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and expatriates, Ayman Safadi, and his wife, ambassador Raghad Al Saqqa, the Jordanian delegation engaged in insightful conversations with their Spanish counterparts. Among them were José Manuel Albares, Spanish minister of foreign affairs, Miguel María de Lucas, the Spanish ambassador to Jordan, and Carmen Castiella, the king's diplomatic advisor.
Pursuing a peaceful resolution: Two-states for Palestine
Following the meeting with King Felipe VI, Abdullah II held discussions with the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, at the Moncloa Palace. Their discussions revolved around the ongoing Gaza crisis and Israel's attacks. Interestingly, the Spanish and Jordanian governments have expressed their collective interest in advancing a solution that recognizes two independent states for Israel and Palestine.
In this meeting, Sánchez shared the progress of Spain's proposed resolution for Gaza at the United Nations General Assembly. The proposal aims to compel Israel to lift the humanitarian blockade on Gaza and provide unhindered access to humanitarian aid. The Palestinian ambassador to the UN disclosed that the resolution could be put to a vote imminently.
Elevating Spain-Jordan Cooperation to Unprecedented Heights
During their meeting, Albares, along with Safadi, signed the Spain-Jordan Strategic Association Agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding on Agriculture, and the Extradition Agreement. This move elevated the relationship between the two countries to a strategic association, placing it at the highest level. The strategic partnership aims to strengthen ties in political, economic, social, cultural, and defense sectors, making Spain the first Western country to maintain such a relationship with Jordan.
According to the joint statement, the partnership stems from the deep historical connection between the two peoples and the close relationship of trust between the Royal House of Spain and the Hashemite Court.
A Stakeholders' Symphony: Past, Present, and Future
King Abdullah II's visit to Spain transpires after Felipe VI's official visit to Jordan back in October, amidst the military escalation in the Middle East. The visit signified Spain's support for Jordan's peace-seeking mission in the Middle East, which continues to be a primary focus of both nations. During his visit last October, Felipe VI advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Now, Spain stands firmly by Jordan's side, championing the two-state solution to the conflict.
As the course of history unfolds, Spain and Jordan's strategic partnership promises to be a symphony of multifaceted cooperation, encompassing economic, cultural, and defense collaborations. Both nations are likely to maintain their commitment to achieving peace in the Middle East and supporting initiatives for the promotion of cultural exchange, student exchanges, and regional diplomacy. The strategic partnership could also bolster Spain's influence in the Middle East, particularly as it pertains to peace efforts and economic development.
- The Jordanian and Spanish governments, during King Abdullah II's visit, expressed a collective interest in advancing a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, proposing a solution that recognizes two independent states for Israel and Palestaine.
- In light of King Abdullah II's visit to Spain, the strategic partnership between the two countries aims to bolster cooperation in policy-and-legislation, politics, general-news, war-and-conflicts, and other sectors, with a focus on achieving peace in the Middle East and promoting cultural exchange.
