Amman, Aug. 12 (Petra) – Senate President Faisal Fayez reaffirmed the strength of Jordan-US relations and Jordan’s commitment, under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, to further develop cooperation across various fields, advance mutual interests, and expand bilateral economic and investment partnerships.
Fayez made the remarks during a meeting held Wednesday by the Senate’s Arab, International, and Expatriate Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Omar Razzaz, with several advisers to members of both chambers of the US Congress.
The meeting addressed current regional developments, ongoing escalation and its repercussions, as well as the continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and Israel’s failure to implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement proposed by the US administration and accepted by the international community.
Fayez called on the United States and the international community to exert effective pressure on Israel to halt its aggressive and expansionist policies, settler attacks in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, land annexation policies, and settlement construction.
He expressed appreciation for US financial and economic support to Jordan in addressing economic challenges stemming from regional developments. Fayez said Jordan plays a central role in regional stability and that preserving its security and stability is in the interest of all parties, warning that attempts to undermine the Kingdom’s security would have serious repercussions across the region.
Regarding Iranian attacks against Jordan, Fayez underscored that the Kingdom rejects attacks on its territory and on Arab Gulf states. He noted that His Majesty has repeatedly stressed that Jordan will not allow itself to become an arena for regional conflict or permit its territory to be used to attack any friendly or neighboring country.
"Jordan is a state of peace and stability, committed to the principles of good neighborliness and non-interference in the affairs of others," Fayez stated. He added that these positions had not prevented the Iranian regime and its proxies in the region from targeting Jordan with missiles and drones, posing a threat to its territory and citizens, which, he noted, was unacceptable.
Fayez called on the international community to assume its responsibilities by working to halt Iranian attacks and uphold international law. He stressed that Jordan’s security is inseparable from that of the Gulf states and that any threat to the Kingdom would affect regional stability as a whole.
He also reviewed His Majesty’s efforts to promote regional security and stability, stressing that lasting stability requires the establishment of a Palestinian state in accordance with the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions, as well as an end to expansionist ambitions in the region, which he said would otherwise perpetuate violence and instability.
Fayez underlined that Jordan rejects any proposed settlement of the Palestinian issue that would come at the expense of its national principles and higher interests. He reiterated Jordan’s position, as expressed by His Majesty through the "three noes": no alternative homeland, no resettlement, and no forced displacement, while stressing that the Hashemite Custodianship over Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem is a red line.
He reaffirmed Jordan’s rejection of settlement construction and continued Israeli attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Fayez called on the US administration to take clear positions to prevent further Israeli escalation and halt settler attacks, while supporting His Majesty’s efforts to establish a political horizon leading to a just resolution of the Palestinian issue and an end to expansionist policies.
For his part, Razzaz pointed out that Jordan’s economy has demonstrated resilience and maintained stability despite regional economic and political challenges.
He noted that Jordan’s economic challenges are closely linked to regional developments, underscoring the need for continued support for development, infrastructure, water, and other key sectors to achieve sustainable development outcomes.
Razzaz also stressed the importance of expanding communication with Congress and US and European institutions and strengthening Jordan’s engagement with decision-making circles to explain its positions and advance its national interests. He stressed that active diplomacy and international partnerships complement economic support and protect Jordanian interests and strengthen the Kingdom’s regional role.
He explained that developments in Palestine cannot be viewed as a local issue isolated from the broader region because of their direct repercussions for Jordan. Razzaz warned that continued acts he described as genocide and settlement expansion against Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza would deepen instability and undermine prospects for a political settlement. He called for a just and comprehensive political solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict and shields Jordan from its repercussions.
Committee members, meanwhile, said the Jordan-US relationship represents a longstanding strategic partnership, noting that US support over the years has contributed to Jordan’s economy and its ability to respond to crises.
US assistance, the members noted, extends beyond financial support to political and diplomatic cooperation and confidence-building between the two countries, stressing the importance of continued cooperation in supporting Jordan’s stability and its regional role.
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