AMMAN, Monday, February 26, 2024 (WAFA) –  King Abdullah II on Sunday received Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel at Al Husseiniya Palace, as part of ongoing efforts to reach an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, according to the Jordan News Agency (Petra).

According to a royal court statement, the meeting tackled the dangerous developments in Gaza, and the tragic humanitarian conditions, which require urgent efforts by the international community to prevent their deterioration.

King Abdullah reiterated the need to stop the war on Gaza, protect civilians, and ensure the adequate and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip.

The King also warned against the suspension of international funding for UNRWA, and the danger of the Israeli attack on Rafah.

King Abdullah  stressed the need to create a political horizon to achieve just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.

K.T