House Speaker discusses strengthening bilateral relations and joint cooperation with the Greek Ambassador
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House Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi discussed today, Tuesday, with the Greek Ambassador to the Kingdom, Eirini Riga, bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in economic, tourism, cultural, and parliamentary fields.
During the meeting held at his office in the House of Representatives, in the presence of the First Deputy Speaker of the House, Dr. Khamis Hussein Attieh, Al-Qadi emphasized the strength of Jordanian-Greek relations based on friendship and mutual respect, and the importance of enhancing coordination between the two parliaments on issues of common interest and building on the outcomes of the Jordanian-Cypriot-Greek tripartite summit to support the partnership between Jordan and the European Union.
Al-Qadi addressed His Majesty King Abdullah II's visit to the Theological University at the Baptism Site, and what it reflects of royal interest in consolidating peaceful coexistence between religions, noting that Jordan emerged from the terrorist crime that targeted a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate stronger and more cohesive, and that Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, stand as one in the face of terrorism, in a scene embodied by minarets and church bells.
Al-Qadi valued the Greek President's call to His Majesty the King to offer condolences for the victims of the terrorist crime, pointing to His Majesty's diligent follow-up on the incident and his directives to provide care for the injured and pursue the perpetrators, stressing the importance of the values of peaceful coexistence that Jordan calls for.
For her part, Ambassador Riga affirmed her country's standing by Jordan in the face of terrorism, valuing the efficiency of the security services in dealing with the incident, and reiterating Greece's support for the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
She expressed her country's keenness to strengthen relations with Jordan, especially in economic fields, appreciating the efforts of His Majesty King Abdullah II in supporting regional issues and achieving security and stability.
