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The talks between His Majesty King Abdullah II and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the capital, Canberra, on Wednesday, focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to serve the two friendly peoples.
During the talks, His Majesty emphasized that relations between Jordan and Australia continue to grow and are gaining increasing importance, expressing his keenness to deepen the partnership, especially in the economic and defense fields.
His Majesty the King valued Australia's role in supporting humanitarian relief efforts in the region, especially regarding Gaza and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
His Majesty stressed the need for the international community to intensify its efforts to reach a comprehensive regional calm and to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem, the consequences of which extend to the entire region.
His Majesty the King reaffirmed Jordan's rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians and expand settlements.
In turn, the Australian Prime Minister emphasized the importance of continuing to develop relations between the two countries and enhancing cooperation in several fields.
Albanese valued the efforts of Jordan, led by His Majesty the King, to achieve stability in the region and de-escalate, as well as the Kingdom's support for international cooperation to combat terrorism.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan's Ambassador to Australia Janti Kalajogha.
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