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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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