Amman, Sept 16 (Petra) – HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal on Wednesday welcomed a French parliamentary delegation, including the chair and members of the France-Jordan Parliamentary Friendship Association, to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as ways to enhance Jordanian-French cooperation and dialogue.
During the meeting, Prince El Hassan called for rethinking the concepts of regional planning and spatial management in the Levant, placing the human along with their dignity, rights, and basic needs at the center.
He highlighted the need to adopt comprehensive development approaches that address the needs of approximately 300 million people living in the countries of the Levant.
Prince El Hassan spoke of the importance of shifting toward a more integrated regional vision to address the issues of development, resources, and population.
Such a vision, he said, would strengthen inter-state ties within the region and contribute to building a more stable and equitable future, he noted, asserting that future planning must be grounded in upholding human dignity and fostering opportunities for participation and sustainable development.
His Highness also addressed the Palestinian issue and the situation in the Levant amid ongoing settlement expansion and the repercussions of refugee and displacement crises.
These challenges should be viewed within a comprehensive regional framework taking into account interconnected humanitarian, political, and developmental dimensions, he stressed.
The meeting also touched on the European policy on Palestine and the region, highlighting the importance of developing a more comprehensive approach to support regional stability, address the root causes of crises, and enhance opportunities for cooperation and dialogue among the various parties.
Members of the French team valued Jordan’s role in the region and noted France’s commitment to further strengthening support for and cooperation with the Kingdom, including in the field of water resource management and addressing water scarcity challenges.
The two sides also stressed the importance of continued dialogue and communication between Jordan and France and closer parliamentary cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
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