Amman, July 8 (Petra) – House Speaker Mazen Qadi on Wednesday
received French Ambassador Franck Gellet to discuss strengthening
relations and parliamentary cooperation.

Qadi highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and France and
the two countries’ coordination on regional and international issues,
reflected in continued consultations between His Majesty King
Abdullah II and French President Emmanuel Macron.

He stressed the importance of expanding parliamentary cooperation and
building on the existing partnership to serve mutual interests and
broaden cooperation in economic, investment, and development fields,
particularly water, energy, transport, education, and technology.

Qadi said Jordan remains committed to the two-state solution as the
only path to a just and comprehensive peace that guarantees the
establishment of an independent Palestinian state. He said this
position aligns with France’s stance and its international efforts to
recognize the Palestinian state.

He also noted the alignment between Jordan and France on supporting
Syria’s stability and territorial integrity.

Qadi reviewed Jordan’s efforts to promote regional security and
stability, as well as the Kingdom’s political, economic, and
administrative modernization tracks and progress in expanding
political participation and empowering women and youth.

Gellet said France values its distinguished relations with Jordan and
is keen to continue strengthening cooperation across various fields,
describing the Kingdom as a trusted partner in the region.

He said France continues to support Jordan through the French
Development Agency (AFD), noting that French investments are the
largest European investments in the Kingdom. He also pointed to
interest in expanding cooperation in water, energy, Syria’s
reconstruction, and regional economic connectivity.

The ambassador said the two countries share similar positions on many
regional issues, foremost the Palestinian cause. He reaffirmed
France’s support for the two-state solution, respect for
international law, and support for the Hashemite Custodianship over
Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The meeting also addressed the importance of strengthening
cooperation between the Jordanian Lower House of Parliament and the
French Parliament and making use of an upcoming visit by a French
parliamentary delegation to Jordan to deepen dialogue and exchange
expertise.

//Petra// AO