Jordan’s King warns U.S of transferring embassy to Jerusalem

Jordanian King Abdullah stressed the need for exerting efforts to eliminate terrorism, describing it as a common threat. He added that the Muslims are the first victim of terrorists who do not represent specific religion or country, as they target all people who oppose their ideas based on hatred.

He warned, during a meeting with U.S President Donald Trump, of the repercussions of any American decision to transfer the U.S embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, saying that such a decision will leave negative effects on the peace process and the two-state solution. He added that it will also undermine the international efforts exerted in the framework of the war against terrorism.

The statements came on the sideline of the meeting he conducted with the U.S President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday in the first meeting between the American new president and an Arab leader. The Jordanian king also met with U.S Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Defense James Mattes in addition to a number of Congress members.

The Jordanian king stressed the importance of consolidating the cease fire in Syria and resuming the fight against terrorism, stressing that the political solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability in Syria. He raised the necessity of keeping the territorial integrity of both Syria and Iraq through finding political solutions gathering all factions.

On his hand, U.S Vice President Mike Pence stressed the American commitment to cooperation with the Jordanian government in dealing with these issues as strategic partners.

The Jordanian king started his visit to Washington last week. He met with Pence on Monday to discuss the bilateral relations and the American efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.