Amman, July 16 (Petra)– Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan Khaled
Al-Abyad reaffirmed the strength of Jordanian-Egyptian relations,
emphasizing the commitment of the two countries’ leaderships to
further enhancing cooperation and coordination across various fields
in a way that serves their shared interests and promotes regional
security and stability.

Speaking during a reception hosted by the Egyptian Embassy in Amman
to mark Egypt’s National Day and the 74th anniversary of the July 23
Revolution, Al-Abyad stressed that relations between Cairo and Amman
have evolved beyond traditional diplomacy into a strategic
partnership based on continuous coordination under the guidance of
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and His Majesty King Abdullah
II.

The event was attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nancy
Namrouqa, representing the government, along with several ministers,
members of the Senate and House of Representatives, Arab and foreign
ambassadors and diplomats, media representatives, senior officials,
and members of the Egyptian community in Jordan.

Al-Abyad said Jordan and Egypt share a common position in supporting
the Palestinian people’s right to establish an independent and
sovereign state on the June 4, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its
capital, in accordance with the two-state solution.

He also underscored the two countries’ continued efforts to end the
war in the Gaza Strip, protect civilians, and ensure the delivery of
humanitarian aid.

The ambassador reiterated Egypt’s support for the Hashemite
Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem,
describing it as a fundamental pillar in preserving the city’s
identity and safeguarding its historical heritage.

Al-Abyad expressed his pride in hosting his first National Day
celebration since assuming his post in Amman, praising the warm
welcome he has received from Jordanians and the care and support
extended by the Jordanian state and its institutions to the Egyptian
community, reflecting the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties
between the two nations.

The reception featured a multimedia presentation highlighting Egypt’s
major national and development projects, as well as a promotional
film for the second edition of the El Alamein International Air Show,
scheduled to take place from September 8 to 10, 2026, with broad
participation from leading global aerospace and aviation companies.

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