<p>The EU and Jordan have a strong partnership across many sectors and have been linked through an Association Agreement since 2002. Furthermore, Jordan was the first Mediterranean partner country to conclude technical negotiations leading to an "Advanced Status" with the EU in 2010.</p>

<p>The European Union (EU) stands by the Jordanian people in their ongoing efforts to achieve democracy, respect for human rights, social justice, security and socio-economic development.</p>

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The King of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, addresses MEPs during a formal sitting in Strasbourg

This will be King Abdullah II’s sixth visit to the European Parliament, following his previous visits in 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015 and 2020. In his address, he is expected to focus on a range of issues, including the devastating war in Gaza and its consequences.

Formal sitting with Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France). Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, born on 30 January 1962, is the King of Jordan. He took the throne on 7 February 1999. Belonging to the Hashemite family, which has ruled Jordan since 1921, he is regarded as a 41st-generation direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets  with His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting with His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

VP welcomes  His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Katarina BARLEY welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at Strasbourg's Airport

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, King of Jordan

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with H.M. Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan- Bilateral

David SASSOLI, EP President welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan- Official welcome

Following the introduction by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan addressed Members of the European Parliament during a formal sitting in Strasbourg. In his speech, King Abdullah II urged decisive global action to end the Gaza crisis and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, framing it as a test of international values. He called for European leadership and reaffirmed Jordan’s role as a committed partner. Emphasizing peace, justice, and human dignity, he warned that inaction risks eroding the moral foundations of the global community. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting: address by ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, makes an opening statement before inviting His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to address Members of the European Parliament during a formal sitting in Strasbourg. She emphasized the importance of Jordan as both a trusted friend of the European Parliament and a key partner of the European Union. Metsola praised Jordan’s role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, highlighting its efforts to reduce regional tensions, support a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid, and uphold the rights of refugees. She also reiterated the EU’s appreciation for Jordan’s continued advocacy for a two-State solution as the basis for lasting peace. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan: opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan, addresses MEPs during a formal sitting in Strasbourg. This is King ABDULLAH II’s sixth visit to the European Parliament, following his previous visits in 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015 and 2020. Arrival and meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and extracts from the address.

Formal sitting with ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan: arrival and meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the address

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with His Majesty King Abdulla II of Jordan and Al-Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan. This news item shows extracts from arrival, meeting and roundtable.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan, and AL-HUSSEIN, Crown Prince of Jordan

H.M. Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan accompanied by H.R.H. AL HUSSEIN, the Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, meets with Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with H.M. Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: arrival and welcome and roundtable

During the plenary session (13-16 Junuary 2020), Abdullah II, King of Jordan, addresses the hemicycle during the formal sitting, in the EP in Strasbourg.

Formal sitting - Address Abdullah II, King of Jordan

His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, King of Jordan, addresses MEPs during a formal sitting in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Address by His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: extracts

Visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by David SASSOLI, EP President, and roundtable.

ABDULLAH II (JO)

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