Amman, May 8 (Petra)-- Lower House Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi said Jordan continues to advocate for the two-state solution as the only viable path to achieving security and stability in the Middle East, stressing that the proposal has been consistently placed by King Abdullah II on the international agenda.

Speaking at the Conference of Speakers of Mediterranean Parliaments, Al-Qadi said Jordan has always aligned itself with the principles of international legitimacy, emphasizing the Kingdom’s commitment to justice, the right of peoples to self-determination, and the belief that human dignity is indivisible and should not be subject to political interests or power balances.

He said Jordan’s adherence to these principles has remained a constant pillar of its foreign policy, enabling the country to serve as a balanced voice calling for fairness and rejecting injustice.

Al-Qadi also highlighted King Abdullah II’s role as custodian of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, describing the Hashemite custodianship as a living expression of Jordan’s commitment to defending the values of peace and justice.

The speaker said Jordan, through its political modernization process, has demonstrated a firm commitment to building a renewed democratic model based on expanding political participation, strengthening party life, and empowering women and youth as active partners in shaping the future.

He noted that parliamentary diplomacy has become an important pillar for strengthening democratic institutions, promoting dialogue among peoples, and supporting international understanding, thereby reinforcing the role of parliaments as bridges for communication and tools for stability, security, peace, and development.

Al-Qadi called on parliaments around the world to work toward a future defined by dialogue rather than conflict, development instead of destruction, and humanity instead of division.

"The continued bloodshed is no longer acceptable, and we must all unite to stop it for the sake of our shared humanity," he said, quoting a saying of the Prophet Muhammad: "The merciful are shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Show mercy to those on earth and the One in heaven will show mercy to you." He added that the message places compassion at the heart of humanitarian action and demonstrates that tolerance is not weakness, but a moral force capable of breaking cycles of violence.

Al-Qadi warned that the world has witnessed what he described as a gradual erosion of democratic standards in recent years, alongside selective implementation of international law, which has contributed to declining trust in international institutions.

Turning to developments in the Middle East, he said the ongoing conflict in Palestine reflects a clear crisis in the application of international standards, arguing that continued violence against Palestinians and the deaths of innocent civilians, amid international inability to achieve justice, are deepening frustration and concerns over the future of the international order.

He stressed that security and stability in the region cannot be achieved without a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the establishment of an independent state.

Al-Qadi also praised European countries that have supported Palestinian statehood and defended what he described as a fundamental right long denied by the international community.

He said Jordan seeks a future focused on development, justice, education, healthcare, and innovation instead of wars and military spending, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and opening channels of communication between nations.

Concluding his remarks, Al-Qadi affirmed the Jordanian Parliament’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at strengthening parliamentary dialogue, enhancing security and stability, and restoring the values of justice and cooperation.

"Jordan believes the future is built through partnerships, not conflicts," he said, adding that the role of parliamentarians extends beyond legislation and oversight to helping shape a more balanced and just world.

//Petra// MF