King of Jordan receives heads of Arab parliaments

Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan has received Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council, FNC, along with the heads of Arab parliaments participating in the 29th session of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, held in Amman under the theme “Jerusalem: The eternal capital of the Palestinian state.”
During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah underlined the importance of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union’s role in seeking to unify Arab positions on regional challenges, underscoring the need to bolster Arab cooperation.
He said the challenges facing the Arab nation require cooperation and unified positions to further Arab interests and achieve regional security and stability. King Abdullah urged stepping up Arab efforts to reach political solutions to crises facing Arab countries. He reaffirmed Jordan’s steadfast position on the Palestinian cause, praising the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union for its advocacy of Palestinian rights, its defence of Jerusalem and its support for Palestinian refugees.
The meeting covered efforts to counter terrorism and extremists and their ideology. Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi commended King Abdullah’s staunch commitment to the Palestinian cause and joint Arab action, voicing hope that the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union and Arab governments can capitalise on growth opportunities to create a better future for the next generations.