Amman, Sept. 8 (Petra) -- The Senate's Jordanian-Greek Friendship Committee, headed by Senator Mohammed Daoudiyeh, met Tuesday with Greek Ambassador to Jordan Irene Riga, on the occasion of the end of her diplomatic mission to the Kingdom.
During the meeting held at the Senate's headquarters, Daoudiyeh praised the ambassador's "tangible" efforts to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries and to develop ties across various fields.
He affirmed the "depth" of Jordanian-Greek relations, rooted in a long history of friendship and mutual respect, calling for further developing ties, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, tourism and cultural fields, alongside strengthening parliamentary cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the Senate and the Greek Parliament.
Daoudieh underscored the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and friendship committees in strengthening communication, coordination and the exchange of views on issues of mutual concern.
He pointed to the friendship and cooperation shared among Jordan, Greece and Cyprus, and the importance of building on that foundation to enhance trilateral cooperation in a way that serves common interests and supports regional security, stability and prosperity.
He also stressed the need for continued Jordanian-Greek coordination and consultation on regional and international issues, and for intensifying international efforts to achieve security, peace and stability.
He cited King Abdullah II's efforts in defending the Palestinian cause and protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem under the historic Hashemite Custodianship, as well as the king's role in supporting regional and international security and stability.
For her part, Riga affirmed her country's keenness to continue strengthening friendship and cooperation with Jordan and to build on the advanced levels these relations have reached.
She praised Jordan's role, under the leadership of King Abdullah II, in promoting security, stability and peace in the region, and its efforts to address regional challenges.
Committee members and senators in attendance affirmed the importance of continuing to develop Jordanian-Greek relations and activating parliamentary diplomacy and the exchange of expertise, in a way that contributes to strengthening relations and achieving the shared interests of the two friendly peoples.
They commended the efforts made by the ambassador throughout her tenure in the Kingdom.
//Petra// NQ
