Amman, Aug. 17 (Petra) — Senate President Faisal Fayez on Monday
discussed Jordanian-Qatari relations and regional developments with
Qatari Ambassador to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al
Thani, attended by Senator Khawla Al-Armouti, head of the
Jordanian-Qatari Parliamentary Brotherhood Committee.

Fayez said the relations between Jordan and Qatar are based on mutual
respect, noting that His Majesty King Abdullah II and Sheikh Tamim
bin Hamad Al Thani are keen to develop and strengthen bilateral
cooperation in various fields in a manner that serves the shared
interests of the two countries and Arab causes.

The meeting addressed a number of current issues in the region. Fayez
said the Arab world is facing several challenges and crises,
stressing the need to strengthen Arab unity in dealing with the
difficulties facing the region.

He also reaffirmed Jordan’s rejection of interference in the affairs
of the Arab Gulf states. Fayez said King Abdullah considers the
security and stability of the Gulf states an integral part of
Jordan’s security and stability, reflecting Jordan’s Arab and
nationalist positions.

He added that Iranian attacks against Jordan and the Arab Gulf states
constitute a violation of international law and the United Nations
Charter.

For his part, the Qatari ambassador expressed appreciation for the
level reached by Jordanian-Qatari relations, describing them as
established and strong. He affirmed Qatar’s keenness to further
develop bilateral ties across various fields.

//Petra//WH