JORDAN, June 19, 2018 (WAFA) - King Abdullah II of Jordan, reaffirmed that the only way to achieve peace and stability in the region is through the achievement of a two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
The king stressed the need intensify efforts in order to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution and in accordance with international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the Arab Peace Initiative, reported the Jordanian news agency Petra.
Regarding the issue of Jerusalem, king Abdallah reiterated that it must be settled as part of the final status issues on the basis of the two-state solution, underlining the importance of the holy city for Muslims and Christians, as it is for Jews, and reiterating that the holy city is key to achieving peace in the region.
The King affirmed that Jordan will continue upholding its historical role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, in accordance with the Hashemite Custodianship.
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