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Jordanian diplomatic and security engagement

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Jordanian King Abdullah II has engaged in high-level diplomatic efforts focused on regional security and international cooperation. In early September, the King met with Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolf Heikal in Amman to discuss deeper military and defense coordination. This meeting aimed coordination, aiming to establish a regular framework for training and equipment transfer, moving Jordan from a supporting role transfer to a partner in rebuilding rebuild Lebanese military capabilities, particularly ahead of a security conference in Paris. Later in the month, during capabilities. During the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, King Abdullah II held meetings with the leaders of Cyprus and Luxembourg. Discussions with Cyprus focused on strengthening ties with the European Union and regional connectivity via the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. In these meetings, the King also reiterated the necessity of international support for the sovereignty of Lebanon and Syria, while advocating for a two-state solution to address Palestinian rights and Israeli actions in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. Addressing the UN General Assembly on September 21, King Abdullah II issued a warning regarding addressed regional instability and national security concerns. He warned that Israeli military presence and activities and presence in southern Syria, stating they Syria pose a direct threat to Jordanian security and regional stability. The stability and Jordan’s own security, asserting that any threat to Jordan’s northern borders or water security constitutes a direct threat to national security. Addressing the Palestinian issue, the King criticized the Israeli government’s “expansionist tendencies,” arguing they are creating new facts on policies in the ground. West Bank, including land seizures, settlement expansion, and the displacement of Palestinians. He specifically accused the Israeli government of expanding settlements attempting to frame the conflict as a “war of religions” and displacing Palestinians, emphasizing urged the international community to support a two-state solution. He reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to supporting Palestinian resilience, UNRWA, and the Hashemite Custodianship of holy sites in Jerusalem. Jordanian leadership highlighted specific concerns regarding border security Jerusalem and continued support for UNRWA. On the protection sidelines of water resources, asserting that any threat to the northern border or water security constitutes assembly, the King held bilateral meetings with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg. Discussions with the Cypriot President focused on strengthening ties between Jordan and the European Union, as well as trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece, and Jordan. The leaders also reviewed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a threat means to national security. enhance regional connectivity.

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