AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah received the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday.

 

His Majesty emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive regional de-escalation that guarantees the security of Arab states and restores stability to the region, according to a Royal Court statement.

 

The King underscored the importance of putting a stop to Israel’s dangerous violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem, stressing the need to support the efforts of Lebanon and Syria in maintaining their security, stability, and sovereignty.

 

The meeting also touched on the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and the UK, as well as ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries.