Bahrain and Jordan have pledged to stand united in their fight against the scourge of terrorism.
His Majesty King Hamad held talks with King Abdullah of Jordan, at Sakhir Palace yesterday.
They affirmed their countries’ solidarity and joint efforts in fighting terrorism and safeguarding security.
His Majesty thanked King Abdullah for Jordan’s supportive stance towards Bahrain in combating terrorism and extremism.
The leaders expressed satisfaction with the level of bilateral trade exchange, as well as the advanced level of economic and commercial relations.
They underlined the importance of enhancing co-operation to combat the coronavirus pandemic and curb its spread.
The King thanked Jordan for the facilities it had provided to the Bahraini Embassy in Amman to ensure easy procedures for Bahraini citizens and students while returning home.
He commended the contributions of the Jordanian community to Bahrain’s development process across various fields.
The leaders discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and the world, stressing the importance of co-ordination as well as the need to intensify efforts to reach a just solution to the Palestinian cause.
They emphasised that peace is a strategic option to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in a just and comprehensive way, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative, that would ensure the rights of the Palestinian people.
On the latest developments in Syria, King Abdullah affirmed his country’s support for efforts to preserve the country’s sovereignty, stability, territorial integrity and unity of its people.
His Majesty commended the efforts of King Abdullah to support Arab issues, especially the Palestinian cause, as he is the custodian of the holy sites in Jerusalem.
The leaders stressed the need to put an end to foreign interference in the region’s affairs, given their negative effects on security and stability.
They also affirmed the importance of co-operation between the two kingdoms to strengthen the pillars of security, as well as to protect international maritime navigation in the Arabian Gulf waters from any threats that may affect the flow of global trade.
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