Crown Prince: Jordan Constitutes a Strategic Gateway Connecting the Middle East with Europe

Al-Taj News – His Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II affirmed the importance of intensifying international efforts to calm tensions in the region, ensure freedom of navigation in international waterways, and the need for the international community to work to address the root causes of the escalation in the region.

His Highness noted, during his participation, as a delegate of His Majesty the King, in the proceedings of the “Med 9” Summit of Southern European Countries, held in Croatia under the theme “Towards More Security, Sustainability and Resilience in the Mediterranean Region,” the repercussions of the war in Iran on the region and the world, as some countries were subjected to attacks, while many countries faced economic challenges such as rising prices, shortages of energy resources, and disruption of supply chains, indicating that Jordan witnessed the repercussions of the war on both sides.

His Highness the Crown Prince stressed the centrality of the Palestinian cause when dealing with the crises of the region, noting that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains difficult, particularly in light of restrictions being imposed on the flow of aid, including aid coming from Jordan.

His Highness reiterated Jordan’s position rejecting attempts to displace Palestinians, which constitute a violation of international law that must be stopped.

His Highness the Crown Prince warned of developments in the West Bank and Jerusalem, including settler attacks, affirming that the two-state solution is the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Speaking about the situation in Syria and Lebanon, His Highness affirmed that Jordan is working closely with its partners to support the efforts of the two brotherly countries to achieve stability and development in them and ensure their sovereignty, despite the challenge posed by Israeli attacks to these efforts.

His Highness the Crown Prince pointed to Jordanian-European relations, noting the opportunities available to Jordan and the “Med 9” countries to build upon through joint projects in the fields of energy, trade, and technology, in a way that enhances opportunities for employment and education and the exchange of expertise.

His Highness explained that Jordan constitutes a strategic gateway connecting the Middle East with Europe, and provides important opportunities in many fields such as electrical interconnection, renewable energy, railways, digital connectivity, infrastructure, and logistical corridors.

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