The European Union’s spokesperson for the Middle East and North Africa, Luis Bueno, emphasized the EU’s appreciation for Jordan’s efforts under King Abdullah II’s leadership in supporting regional security and stability. This is particularly true regarding Jordan’s role in the Palestinian issue and its ongoing efforts, even before the war, to achieve a just and comprehensive peace leading to a two-state solution, which has become essential for regional security and stability.
Bueno highlighted that Jordan is a crucial partner for the EU amidst the significant political and economic challenges the region faces. As a politically and strategically balanced country, Jordan plays a fundamental role, and sustainable peace in the region cannot be discussed without Jordan’s efforts and involvement.
He noted the intensive consultations and high-level coordination between Jordan and the EU on various levels to stop the war in Gaza. He pointed out the momentum of the ministerial meetings held in Brussels last week with the participation of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and the Arab League.
The discussions focused on the shared priority of ending the war in Gaza, alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and innocent civilians, and achieving a two-state solution through intensified Arab efforts with the international community. They stressed that it is time to move forward towards implementing the two-state solution, which requires a package of economic, financial, and security incentives for the parties involved.
Bueno indicated that there is a harmonious vision between Arab and European sides, including the possibility of holding an international conference to pave the way for discussing these issues to stop the war and the hostilities conducted by Israel for years, aiming for a comprehensive political solution.
He noted the consensus on the two-state solution among all EU countries and at the international level. EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell reaffirmed the EU’s ongoing support for the Palestinian Authority more than ever before, especially under the current circumstances, to enable it to resume its responsibilities not only in the West Bank but also in Gaza and East Jerusalem.
Bueno confirmed that the official recognition of the State of Palestine by several European countries, such as Spain, Norway, and Ireland, aligns with a broader European vision.
This recognition is seen as part of a political process coordinated among EU countries, reflecting the EU’s conclusions on the importance of the two-state solution. He mentioned the recent EU meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa, who presented an ambitious reform plan that the EU pledged to support tangibly, calling on the international community to provide all means to support the Palestinian Authority.
