Amman, September 17 (QNA) – HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Jordan represents a very important milestone at this critical stage to strengthen relations between the countries and open new horizons for cooperation. His Excellency also praised the depth and strength of the fraternal relations between the leaderships and people of the two countries.

In exclusive statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said that the visit carries clear messages regarding enhancing political consultation and coordination regarding regional developments, in addition to advancing bilateral cooperation in the economic, investment, and educational fields.

HE added that recent Jordanian positions, including the recent visit of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Doha and the phone calls exchanged between the leaderships of the two countries, confirm Jordan’s continued support for Qatar, its stability and the interests of its people.

Regarding bilateral relations, His Excellency noted that Qatari-Jordanian relations are based on deep historical and fraternal ties, noting that ongoing meetings between the leaderships contribute to activating the work of joint committees and monitoring the implementation of agreements in the areas of security, energy, investment, and education, in addition to supporting Jordanian workers in Qatar.

HE Ambassador added that these meetings reflect a shared desire to coordinate positions on regional and international issues, foremost among them is the Palestinian issue.

His Excellency affirmed that Qatar and Jordan prioritize the Palestinian cause to the highest degree, as it is the central issue of the Arab nation, further highlighting the countries’ identical positions in supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the establishment of their independent state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

HE explained that Jordan’s role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem complements Qatar’s ongoing support for its brothers in the Gaza Strip through reconstruction projects and humanitarian and health aid.

Regarding joint humanitarian cooperation between the two countries, His Excellency explained that humanitarian and development cooperation between Qatar and Jordan represents one of the most prominent aspects of the partnership, as the two sides work in coordination to ensure the delivery of medical and shelter aid to the brotherly people in the Gaza Strip and Syria.

His Excellency explained that the recent period witnessed the signing of important agreements in the fields of energy and development, including a project to supply a gas pipeline to Syria via Jordan in coordination with Qatar Fund for Development. He emphasized that this reflects both countries’ commitment to alleviating the suffering of civilians and supporting their resilience.

HE Ambassador Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani also affirmed that economic relations between the two countries are based on a deep strategic partnership encompassing investment, energy, infrastructure, banking, real estate, and tourism, and further explained that these efforts are being monitored through the Joint Supreme Committee, which oversees the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding to serve the interests of both peoples.

In the same context, His Excellency noted that in 2018, Qatar announced a $500 million investment package targeting vital projects in Jordan, in addition to its commitment to providing 20,000 job opportunities for Jordanians in Doha. HE indicated that the tangible fruits of these initiatives are still being seen today, reflecting Doha’s commitment to supporting the Jordanian economy and empowering youth.

Concluding his remarks to QNA, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani stressed that the Qatari-Jordanian partnership represents a pioneering model of joint Arab cooperation, as it goes beyond political and economic dimensions to include humanitarian and social fields, thus enhancing stability and serving sustainable development in the region. (QNA)