Ammon News - Senate President Faisal Fayez and members of the Senate's Arab and International Affairs Committee on Monday met with a British parliamentary delegation to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region.

The meeting, chaired by Senator Ali Ayed, brought together members of the UK's House of Commons and House of Lords. Fayez underlined the strength of Jordanian-British relations, grounded in mutual respect and the shared interests of both countries and peoples. He also expressed appreciation for the United Kingdom's continued support of Jordan’s economic development programs, which have helped mitigate the impact of regional crises.

Fayez reviewed Jordan's efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip and facilitate the operations of international aid agencies and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). He called for immediate international parliamentary action to end the Israeli aggression on Gaza and to ensure the uninterrupted entry of humanitarian and medical aid into the Strip.

He reiterated Jordan’s unwavering position on regional issues, stressing the need for a comprehensive and just resolution to the Palestinian issue based on international legitimacy and the two-state solution. He rejected any proposals that contradict Jordan’s national principles or compromise the Hashemite custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

Fayez emphasized that the ongoing crises in the Middle East are rooted in Israel’s aggressive and expansionist policies, particularly its continued assaults on the Palestinian people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. He said these acts constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing the use of starvation, massacres, and collective punishment. He warned that such actions pose a threat to global peace and stability.

Senator Ayed affirmed the importance of deepening cooperation between Jordan and the UK and enhancing joint parliamentary action and coordination in international forums.

For his part, Lord Martin Callanan, head of the British delegation, praised the historical and strategic partnership between the two countries. He also commended Jordanian diplomacy, led by His Majesty the King, for its role in promoting regional stability. Petra