King: Jordan will not tolerate any party attempting to tamper with its security
His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with political and media figures on Sunday, affirmed that Jordan will not tolerate any party attempting to meddle in its security, stability, or the safety of its citizens, stressing that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict.
During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty expressed appreciation for the role of Jordanian elites in clarifying the country's position internally and externally, as well as strengthening national unity.
The King highlighted the dangerous consequences of 'Israel's' aggression against Iran, noting Jordan's diplomatic efforts regionally and internationally to achieve comprehensive calm in the region and restore security and stability, as well as its endeavours to coordinate with active partners to achieve peace, on the basis of the two-state solution.
The meeting also covered His Majesty's recent working visit to Europe, which focused on gaining international support for the legitimate rights of Palestinians, the need for an immediate end to the war on Gaza, the flow of humanitarian aid to all areas of the Strip, and an end to escalations in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
For their part, the attendees praised the King's diplomatic efforts to safeguard Jordan's interests and protect its assets and achievements, stressing that these efforts are supported and appreciated by Jordanians.
The attendees also praised Jordan's unwavering stance in relation to the Palestinian cause, and its support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land, saying that a stalwart Jordan is a stalwart supporter of its Palestinian and Arab brethren.
A number of attendees said the 'Israeli' escalation threatens the security of the entire region, which calls for unifying Arab positions to put pressure to stop the escalation and restore stability.
They also praised the role of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and security agencies in protecting the Kingdom's security, while emphasising the need to strengthen the home front.
A number of attendees also noted that the surrounding regional challenges have reinforced Jordanians' patriotic values and rallied them around their country and its leadership, especially among the younger generations.
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