AMMAN — Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications and Government Spokesperson Samih Maaytah on Monday said the scheduled visit by US President Barack Obama to Jordan on Friday underlines the friendly relations between the Kingdom and the US. Maaytah welcomed the visit, pointing out His Majesty King Abdullah’s efforts in strengthening the strategic […]
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Jordan’s King Abdullah attends military drill, meets with French military commander, Kuwaiti minister
October 19, 2012 
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AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, attended a drill performed by a unit in the northern military zone on Thursday (10/18/2012). King Abdullah was accompanied by HRH Prince Feisal and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Mashal Al Zaben. Also on Thursday, His Majesty met […]
Read moreJordan’s King Abdullah entrusts Fayez Tarawneh to form new government
April 26, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN - His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday entrusted Senator Fayez Tarawneh to form a new government replacing the Cabinet led by Awn Khasawneh, whose resignation was accepted by the King earlier in the day, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Tarawneh served as prime minister between 1998 and 1999. he also served as a […]
Read moreJordania : Feb. 15 to be declared Veterans Day
March 22, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday directed the government to announce February 15th as national Veterans Day in recognition of retired servicemen of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) who fought in battles to defend the nation. His Majesty, the Supreme Commander of the JAF, also attended the army’s celebration of the 44th anniversary […]
Read moreJordan to continue promoting interfaith tolerance : King Abdullah
March 19, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN (JORDAN TIMES) — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday said Jordan will continue to promote the principles of interfaith dialogue and understanding as a model of Islamic-Christian coexistence, according to a Royal Court statement on Sunday. During a meeting with Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal and newly named Latin Bishop of Jordan […]
Read moreKing Abdullah renews Jordan’s support for Palestinians
February 5, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — King Abdullah on Saturday reiterated that Jordan will continue its support for the Palestinian people in their efforts to reach a permanent peace that restores their legitimate rights, a Royal Court statement said. During a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, as part of continuous consultations between Jordan and the […]
Read morePhotostream : Hamas Chief Khaled Meshaal meets Jordan’s King Abdullah
January 30, 2012 Comments Off
Jordan’s King Abdullah meets with Clinton, Geithner
January 19, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — The US is committed to supporting and building on Jordan’s efforts to return the Palestinians and the Israelis to the negotiating table, a top US diplomat said on Wednesday. During a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah in Washington yesterday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US will work with Jordan […]
Read morePhotostream : US President Barack Obama meets King Abdullah II of Jordan
January 19, 2012 Comments Off
Jordan’s King Abdullah, Queen Rania begin working visit to US
January 16, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania, left Jordan Saturday for a working visit to Washington, DC, according to a statement from the Royal Court. During the visit, the King will hold a summit meeting with President Barack Obama, which will focus on boosting bilateral relations in the economic and […]
Read moreJordan’s King Abdullah meets 13 former prime ministers
January 9, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — Jordan is capable of turning challenges facing it into opportunities, with the main challenge facing the country at present being the proper and swift implementation of political and economic reforms, His Majesty King Abdullah said on Sunday. At a meeting with former prime ministers who led the country’s governments consecutively since 1971, the […]
Read morePhotostream : King Abdullah II of Jordan meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
November 22, 2011 Comments Off
Jordan’s king to visit West Bank on Monday
November 21, 2011 Comments Off
Jordan’s King Abdullah II will visit the West Bank on Monday to meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, Palestinian officials said on Sunday. “King Abdullah II will visit Ramallah tomorrow for a meeting with president Abbas and the two leaders will hold a press conference at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah on the latest political […]
Read morePhotostream : British Prime Minister David Cameron meets King Abdullah of Jordan
November 16, 2011 Comments Off
Jordan King Abdullah II congratulates Prince Salman
November 6, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN - His Majesty King Abdullah II on Saturday sent a cable to Prince Salman Ben Abdul Aziz congratulating him on his appointment as the Saudi defence minister. Also yesterday, the King sent another cable to Prince Sattam Ben Abdul Aziz congratulating him on his appointment as Riyadh governor. (*) SOURCE : Jordan […]
Read morePhotostream : French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets Jordan’s King Abdullah II
July 28, 2011 Comments Off
Mahmoud Abbas and King Abdullah II Review Peace Initiative Committee
May 24, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN, May 24, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / WAFA) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Monday met King Abdullah II to review latest developments of the Palestinian cause and Arab Peace Initiative follow-up Committee which will be held on Tuesday in Qatar, according to a presidential official, WAFA News Agency reported on Monday. Abdullah II reviewed the efforts to […]
Read moreMahmoud Abbas: No Hamas or Fatah figures in new government
May 24, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN, Jordan, May 24, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / Ma’an) — President Mahmoud Abbas said Monday that Israel and the US had misinterpreted the unity deal as ushering in a government of Hamas and Fatah figures, as the new body would solely include non-partisan technocrats, Me’an News Agency reported on Monday. At a press conference in Amman […]
Read moreJordan’s King Abdullah welcomes Palestinian reconciliation
May 4, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN (AFP) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday hailed a unity accord between Fatah and Hamas movements, offering his country’s support for the creation of a Palestinian state. “The king welcomed the reconciliation agreement, which should end division and unite the Palestinian people,” the state-run Petra news agency quoted the monarch as telling a […]
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