‘Jordan remains committed to protecting Jerusalem’ | The Jordan Times

‘Jordan remains committed to protecting Jerusalem’

Petra | Jan 25,2012 | 23:35

His Majesty King Abdullah greets Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Tuesday. The King and the OIC chief met yesterday to discuss recent developments in the region and the Islamic world (Photo by Yousef Allan)

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday underlined that Jordan will continue its role in protecting Jerusalem and its holy sites.

During a meeting yesterday with the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, His Majesty underscored the role of the organisation in safeguarding the common interests of Muslim nations, enhancing the solidarity of their people as well as promoting the true essence of Islam as a religion of tolerance and moderation.

Talks also focused on the latest developments in the Arab region and the efforts being exerted to break a deadlock in the peace negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis to ultimately lead to the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state on the basis of the two-state solution.

For his part, Ihsanoglu acknowledged Jordan's historic role in defending Jerusalem and its holy sites, expressing appreciation for the King's efforts in boosting the unity of the Islamic world.

Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, Director of the King's Office Imad Fakhoury, and the King's Media Adviser Amjad Adaileh attended the meeting.

Also on Tuesday, HRH Princess Sumaya, president of El Hassan Science City and the Royal Scientific Society, met with Ihsanoglu and the accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, they discussed prospects for cooperation between the OIC and El Hassan Science City.

Ihsanoglu presented a briefing on the organisation's activities and its future plans. 

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