Amman, August 11 (Petra) - The Senate's Palestine Committee met on Tuesday with Spanish Ambassador to Jordan José Luis Pardo Cuerdo to discuss bilateral relations, as well as the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Committee Chairman Mazen Darwazeh pointed to the historical and political bonds between Amman and Madrid, as well as the close relations between the Hashemite and Spanish royal families.
He noted that the strategic partnership agreement signed by both nations in June 2025 opened new avenues for cooperation across political, economic, investment, security, and cultural sectors.
Darwazeh called for closer parliamentary and political coordination on regional issues while commending Spain for recognizing the State of Palestine, upholding international law, and supporting the humanitarian mission of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The meeting also addressed ongoing Israeli escalation in the occupied territories, including settlement expansion, land confiscation, displacement, home demolitions, and settler attacks.
Darwazeh specifically cited recent developments in Arraba, in the Jenin Governorate, including the repeal of the 2005 Disengagement Law and the establishment of a new settlement, calling it "a continuation of de facto policies that disregard international law." Darwazeh outlined Jordan’s efforts, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, to defend Palestinian rights, reject displacement and annexation, and deliver humanitarian relief, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to maintaining the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem under the Hashemite Custodianship.
Reaffirming the shared positions between Spain and Jordan, Ambassador Pardo pointed to Jordan and Spain's commitment to a two-state solution and regional stability. He called for uninterrupted humanitarian relief to Gaza via Jordan and urged continued backing for UNRWA.
Pardo praised King Abdullah II’s leadership and diplomacy, stressing the importance of continued bilateral cooperation and parliamentary exchanges to prop up efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the reigon.
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