His Majesty King Abdullah met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Washington, DC, on Tuesday January 31st, followed by an expanded discussion with House leadership.

During a bilateral meeting attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah congratulated McCarthy on his election, expressing Jordan's gratitude for the US and its Congress' ongoing assistance.

McCarthy, for his part, emphasized Jordan and the United States' deep connection, emphasizing his desire to improve relations between the two countries and expressing delight that His Majesty is the first leader he welcomes in Congress after being elected House Speaker.

Furthermore, McCarthy emphasized Jordan's role in promoting peace in the Middle East under the King's leadership, noting the longstanding friendship and cooperation with the Kingdom, which remains constant with the election of new House leadership, as Jordan continues to hold the respect of members of Congress.

His Majesty thanked Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on their new posts at the expanded meeting with House leadership.

The King emphasized the Palestinian cause's significance in the Middle East, asking for a renewal of the peace process based on the two-state solution, and underlining the US' key role in calling for calm and de-escalation.

His Majesty reiterated that a just and comprehensive peace must result in the establishment of an independent, viable, and sovereign state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, coexisting with Israel, and reaffirmed his rejection of unilateral measures that jeopardize peace prospects.

The King referred to a series of discussions among Arab leaders held in recent weeks with the goal of stepping up efforts to find a way to stop the escalation in the West Bank as soon as feasible.

His Majesty warned of the dangerous security consequences of prolonging the present quo, which will result in more deaths, particularly as the holy month of Ramadan approaches.

The King reiterated the need of including Palestinians in all economic growth prospects in the area, stressing that his meeting with US President Joe Biden on Thursday will discuss the Palestinian cause as well as major regional concerns.

US House leaders from both the Republican and Democratic parties praised Jordan's efforts in supporting peace, emphasizing the significance of the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

They also praised the Kingdom's efforts to host refugees and provide them with humanitarian, educational, and health services.

The sessions were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of His Majesty's Office Jafar Hassan, and Jordan's Ambassador in Washington, DC, Dina Kawar.

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For this meeting, Her Majesty wore GABRIELA HEARST Cruz cotton and silk-blend Orange crepon shirt with GABRIELA HEARST Maura Pleated Wide-Leg Silk Pants. Paired with LOEWE Flamenco mini leather clutch bag with Jennifer Chamandi Lorenzo 105 Brown Suede Pumps