King Abdullah II, Macron Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Security in Paris
Paris, The Gulf Observer: His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks in Paris on Thursday, discussing the longstanding relations between Jordan and France and ways to further strengthen their partnership.
The talks took place at Les Invalides, where King Abdullah highlighted the importance of the Jordanian-French partnership in key areas. He noted that the signing of a defence cooperation agreement during his visit builds on ongoing coordination between the two countries to safeguard their shared security and support efforts aimed at achieving regional stability, according to a statement issued by the Royal Court.
The King expressed appreciation to France and President Macron for hosting the latest round of meetings under the Aqaba Process, which addressed ways to support the Lebanese Armed Forces. He stressed the importance of continued coordination with partner countries and international organisations in this regard.
Addressing recent developments in the region, King Abdullah called for intensified international efforts to restore calm and underscored the need to respect the sovereignty of Arab states and ensure their security.
President Macron, for his part, reaffirmed France’s support for measures being taken by Jordan to protect its security and the safety of its citizens. He also commended Jordan’s efforts to advance peace and stability in the region.
On the sidelines of the talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of a defence cooperation agreement between the Governments of Jordan and France.
The agreement reflects the two countries’ commitment to further strengthening their defence partnership and establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation in various areas of defence, in support of their mutual interests and their joint contribution to regional security and stability.
Upon King Abdullah’s arrival at Les Invalides, an official welcoming ceremony was held in his honour.
