Muscat, Oct. 5 (Petra) -- At the conclusion of His Majesty King Abdullah's official visit to Oman (October 4-5, 2022), at Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's invitation, a joint statement was released by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday. It highlighted the close ties between the two nations and peoples as well as the main subjects that the two leaders discussed during the visit.

The two leaders reaffirmed Jordan and Oman's distinguished bilateral ties in the communiqué, calling for increased trade exchange and cooperation across all fields in the service of the two countries and peoples.

The communiqué also highlighted the signing of several memoranda of understanding and executive programmes in various fields, pointing out the importance of the Oman-Jordan Joint Committee in promoting economic cooperation between the public and private sectors of the two countries.

Noting the importance of bolstering joint Arab action, the two leaders emphasized the need to maintain coordination and consultation among Arab countries, and promote economic integration.

Addressing the centrality of the Palestinian cause, both leaders urged stepping up efforts to achieve just and comprehensive peace, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and international law and relevant UN resolutions, and on the basis of the two-state solution, which guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Sultan Haitham stressed the important role of the Hashemite Custodianship in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and preserving the historical and legal status quo in the holy city, according to the communiqué.

King Abdullah expressed appreciation of Sultan Haitham, and the government and people of Oman for the hospitality and warm welcome, and extended an invitation to Sultan Haitham to visit Jordan soon, the communiqué said.

//Petra// AJ

05/10/2022 14:57:20