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KING COMMENDS DEEPLY ROOTED JORDANIAN-ARMENIAN TIES
Jordan Times , Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Oct 29 2014
Amman -His Majesty King Abdallah II on Wednesday [29 October] received
Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan who arrived on an official visit
to the Kingdom earlier in the day, the first by an Armenian president.
During a one-on-one meeting, which was followed by a broader meeting
at Al Husseiniya Palace, the King welcomed Sargsyan, noting that the
visit will help develop the relations between the two countries and
expand their cooperation, according to a Royal Court statement.
Jordan is proud of its distinguished friendly relations with Armenia,
His Majesty told Sargsyan, underlining the historic relations between
the two countries since the reign of His Majesty King Hussayn, since
Jordan is home to a large Armenian community.
King Abdallah II highlighted joint economic agreements signed between
the two sides to strengthen ties, increase bilateral trade and promote
joint tourism activity.
He said the two countries look forward to the opening of Saint Garabed
Church at the Baptism Site on Friday, which will help activate the
"historical ties" between Jordan and Armenia.
Sargsyan expressed his appreciation of the invitation, extended to
him by King Abdallah, to visit Jordan and highlighted the importance
of the talks held during the visit.
Armenians, he said, are proud of the Arabs who have become their
"close friends".
The president voiced his appreciation for Sharif Husayn Bin Ali, the
leader of the Great Arab Revolt, and his sons for their support of
Armenian refugees in the region, especially in 1917, and for taking
care of Armenian women and children and safeguarding their belongings.
He also paid tribute to the efforts of the late King Husayn, who
dispatched aid to Armenia after the earthquake that hit the country
in the last century.
During the talks, which addressed regional and international issues,
the King highlighted Jordan's efforts, alongside several regional
and international partners, in combating the dangers of terrorism,
radical ideologies and terrorist groups that threaten people's lives
and security.
His Majesty warned against the practices leading to the forced
migration of Arab Christians in some neighbouring countries,
underscoring the role of Christians in building Arab civilisation.
He said the Kingdom is committed to preserving the Christian presence
in the region and protecting the identity of Arab Christians.
Moreover, the King underlined Jordan's role in highlighting the true
image of Islam through the Amman Message and "A Common Word", and by
hosting several religious conferences.
Talks also addressed the efforts exerted to arrive at a just and
comprehensive peace in the Middle East on the basis of the two-state
solution, that deals with all final status issues, leading to the
establishment of an independent Palestinian state on Palestinian
national soil.
In this regard, King Abdallah warned against the repercussions of the
acts of aggression and violations against Jerusalem and the city's
Islamic and Christian sites.
Regarding the situation in Syria, he stressed Jordan's support of a
comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis.
The Kingdom also stands behind Iraqis as they confront all challenges
and work for a better future, His Majesty added.
Reiterating his gratitude to Jordanians for living in harmony with
the Armenian community, Sargsyan said Jordan is a model of stability,
security and moderation in the Middle East and the world, especially
as extremist ideologies plague the region.
He expressed his country's support for anti-terrorism efforts and
the fight against radicalism.
Armenia, Sargsyan added, looks to benefit from Jordan's experience
in investment, trade, industry, energy, agriculture and religious
tourism, citing the Kingdom's geographic position as a gateway to
economic opportunities from the region to the rest of the world.
The King and the Armenian president on Wednesday witnessed the signing
of several joint agreements and memoranda of understanding that seek
to strengthen economic, agricultural, tourism and health cooperation.
Finance Minister Umayya Toukan told the Jordan News Agency, Petra,
that agreements were signed on tourism, the peaceful use of nuclear
energy, information technology, and agriculture.
In addition, the two countries' chambers of industry and trade
signed a memorandum of understanding, while Amman and Yerevan inked
a twinning agreement.
The agreements will pave the way for further cooperation between
Jordanian and Armenian businessmen and enable the Jordanian economy
to penetrate the markets of Armenia's neighbouring countries.
Also on Wednesday [29 October], Prime Minister Abdallah al-Nusur,
Senate President Abd-al-Ra'uf Rawabdih and Lower House Speaker Atef
Tarawneh met separately with Sargsyan and discussed bilateral ties
and the latest regional developments, Petra reported.
http://jordantimes.com/king-commends-deeply-rooted-jordanian-armenian-ties
Jordan Times , Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Oct 29 2014
Amman -His Majesty King Abdallah II on Wednesday [29 October] received
Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan who arrived on an official visit
to the Kingdom earlier in the day, the first by an Armenian president.
During a one-on-one meeting, which was followed by a broader meeting
at Al Husseiniya Palace, the King welcomed Sargsyan, noting that the
visit will help develop the relations between the two countries and
expand their cooperation, according to a Royal Court statement.
Jordan is proud of its distinguished friendly relations with Armenia,
His Majesty told Sargsyan, underlining the historic relations between
the two countries since the reign of His Majesty King Hussayn, since
Jordan is home to a large Armenian community.
King Abdallah II highlighted joint economic agreements signed between
the two sides to strengthen ties, increase bilateral trade and promote
joint tourism activity.
He said the two countries look forward to the opening of Saint Garabed
Church at the Baptism Site on Friday, which will help activate the
"historical ties" between Jordan and Armenia.
Sargsyan expressed his appreciation of the invitation, extended to
him by King Abdallah, to visit Jordan and highlighted the importance
of the talks held during the visit.
Armenians, he said, are proud of the Arabs who have become their
"close friends".
The president voiced his appreciation for Sharif Husayn Bin Ali, the
leader of the Great Arab Revolt, and his sons for their support of
Armenian refugees in the region, especially in 1917, and for taking
care of Armenian women and children and safeguarding their belongings.
He also paid tribute to the efforts of the late King Husayn, who
dispatched aid to Armenia after the earthquake that hit the country
in the last century.
During the talks, which addressed regional and international issues,
the King highlighted Jordan's efforts, alongside several regional
and international partners, in combating the dangers of terrorism,
radical ideologies and terrorist groups that threaten people's lives
and security.
His Majesty warned against the practices leading to the forced
migration of Arab Christians in some neighbouring countries,
underscoring the role of Christians in building Arab civilisation.
He said the Kingdom is committed to preserving the Christian presence
in the region and protecting the identity of Arab Christians.
Moreover, the King underlined Jordan's role in highlighting the true
image of Islam through the Amman Message and "A Common Word", and by
hosting several religious conferences.
Talks also addressed the efforts exerted to arrive at a just and
comprehensive peace in the Middle East on the basis of the two-state
solution, that deals with all final status issues, leading to the
establishment of an independent Palestinian state on Palestinian
national soil.
In this regard, King Abdallah warned against the repercussions of the
acts of aggression and violations against Jerusalem and the city's
Islamic and Christian sites.
Regarding the situation in Syria, he stressed Jordan's support of a
comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis.
The Kingdom also stands behind Iraqis as they confront all challenges
and work for a better future, His Majesty added.
Reiterating his gratitude to Jordanians for living in harmony with
the Armenian community, Sargsyan said Jordan is a model of stability,
security and moderation in the Middle East and the world, especially
as extremist ideologies plague the region.
He expressed his country's support for anti-terrorism efforts and
the fight against radicalism.
Armenia, Sargsyan added, looks to benefit from Jordan's experience
in investment, trade, industry, energy, agriculture and religious
tourism, citing the Kingdom's geographic position as a gateway to
economic opportunities from the region to the rest of the world.
The King and the Armenian president on Wednesday witnessed the signing
of several joint agreements and memoranda of understanding that seek
to strengthen economic, agricultural, tourism and health cooperation.
Finance Minister Umayya Toukan told the Jordan News Agency, Petra,
that agreements were signed on tourism, the peaceful use of nuclear
energy, information technology, and agriculture.
In addition, the two countries' chambers of industry and trade
signed a memorandum of understanding, while Amman and Yerevan inked
a twinning agreement.
The agreements will pave the way for further cooperation between
Jordanian and Armenian businessmen and enable the Jordanian economy
to penetrate the markets of Armenia's neighbouring countries.
Also on Wednesday [29 October], Prime Minister Abdallah al-Nusur,
Senate President Abd-al-Ra'uf Rawabdih and Lower House Speaker Atef
Tarawneh met separately with Sargsyan and discussed bilateral ties
and the latest regional developments, Petra reported.
http://jordantimes.com/king-commends-deeply-rooted-jordanian-armenian-ties