King Meets with Representatives of Palestinian Refugee Camps in Jordan

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Ahmed Afaneh 

 

 

The King affirms his full and absolute support of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and all its institutions, for Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy places.

 His Majesty says that the U.S. administration is aware of the importance of working with Palestinians and Israelis to bring them back to the negotiation table.

His majesty says that the visit to Washington included talk of aiding the Palestinian people and the challenges facing (UNRWA).

His majesty says that the world appreciates Palestinian people and Jordan's role, in helping them achieve their legitimate rights.

His Majesty King Abdullah II, in the presence of Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, met at the Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday, representatives of Palestinian camps in Jordan, as part of His Majesty's constant reach out to the public.

During the meeting, His Majesty welcomed the audience at the Royal Hashemite Court, "the home of the Jordanians", and paid his greetings to "his brothers and sisters in all refugee camps." In the meeting there was talk about local and regional developments, most important of which, the Palestinian case, Jerusalem as well as challenges facing UNRWA.

 

His majesty stressed on constant political, economic, and administrative reform. This requires cooperation from everybody to reach our desired goal. He noted the importance of administrative reform because it directly manifests itself in economic reform and leads to a better cooperation between the public and private sectors.

 

His Majesty referred to the Corona pandemic and its implications for Jordan's economy, which requires work to ease the burden on Jordanians and reduce poverty and unemployment. He confirms the need to set up projects in various regions of the Kingdom, which contribute to the generation of more jobs.

Regarding the recent royal visit to the United States, His Majesty confirmed that that the American administration is aware of the importance of working with the Palestinians and Israelis to bring them back to the negotiation table, pointing out that U.S. President Joe Biden is committed to a two-state solution.

 

His Majesty said the visit to Washington included talk of aiding the Palestinian people, as well as the challenges facing UNRWA.

He referred to the Sweden conference to be held soon, and said it will discuss ways to restore assistance to the UNRWA Agency.

 

His Majesty the King reiterated the absolute and full support of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and all its institutions, for Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites. He pointed out that there is cooperation and coordination with several Arab countries to maintain the historical and legal status quo in the Holy City, and there is appreciation for Jordan's position in this regard.

 

His Majesty stressed on the fact that the world respects the Palestinian people and Jordan's role to help them achieve their legitimate rights.

 

On the part of the audience, they appreciated His Majesty's unwavering position on the Palestinian cause and his efforts in defending Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy places.

They stressed the importance of the Hashemite guardianship of the holy sites in the Holy City, which is consistent, permanent, and ongoing, and it is an unquestioned, historical, and legal right.

They praised the results of the royal visit to Washington, its important messages in support of the just and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and the outcomes of political and financial support to be expected for UNRWA.

They stressed the fact that Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan are an integral part of jordan's national fabric, and that they stand united behind the Hashemite leadership in defending Jordan and supporting Jordan's quest for progress and prosperity.

They appreciated His Majesty's initiative to communicate with his citizens from all walks of life.   They noted the importance of projects implemented at the directions of royal decrees inside refugee camps.

The chairman of the services committee at Zarqa Camp, Mohamad Mohareb, recalled what the Hashemites had done for the rise of the Arab nation and how they made history. He pointed out the noble and just principles of the Great Arab Revolution. He quoted His Majesty's speech when he said that as a Hashemite, he would not cede Jerusalem. This confirms the continuation of the Hashemites' defense of Jerusalem and its holy places.

The chairman of the services committee, at Wehdat refugee camp Abdel Fattah al-Kuz, highly appreciated His Majesty's contribution to the Palestinian cause and his full support for the rights of the Palestinian people.

 

 

 

 

 

He stressed that those who deny what the Hashemites had done in the reconstruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and islamic and Christian holy sites, are ungrateful, adding that "we, with our collective voice, will not accept non-Hashemite guardians of Jerusalem and the holy places."

Dr. Hassan Marshoud, chairman of the services committee at Al-Baqaa refugee camp, said the camp's residents  are standing united behind His Majesty's  leadership in defending the homeland.

Royal support for the camps, through the establishment of comprehensive development centers, sports, and youth clubs, was valued. He also talked about the establishment of investment projects and providing vaccines against the corona virus for camp residents.

The head of the advisory committee in Irbid refugee camp Hussein al-Hawari expressed appreciation for His Majesty's role and efforts to secure support for UNRWA.

He pointed out His Majesty's continued efforts to support the Palestinian people and demand for their rights in all international forums, which confirms His Majesty's honorable position worldwide.

In a statement at the meeting by Nasser al-Banna , chairman of the services committee at Talibiya refugee camp, he noted the importance of continuing to support young people and provide employment opportunities for them. The head of the advisory commission at Madaba camp Shafiq Awad expressed his warmest congratulations on the centenary anniversary of founding the state.

He noted Jordan's contribution to refugees by hosting them and providing them with services and decent livelihoods, adding that the kingdom has always been a home for all Arabs.

The chairman of services committee, at Jerash camp Abdul Karim Abed, thanked His Majesty for jordan's assistance to the people of Gaza.

The head of the advisory commission at Heteen camp, Asmahan Sarhan, pointed out the position that Jordanian women generally assumed in all areas. She talked about several projects established to empower young men and women in the camps.

Adnan al-Nimruti, chairman of services committee, at Hussein Camp praised the comprehensive reform in Jordan, the consolidation of democracy, the prevalence of law and order and what he called "state of institutions".

He noted the importance of His Majesty's "discussion papers" in instigating national dialogue and forming parliamentary governments and parties with programs to implement.

Speakers at the meeting presented a package of requests for some services and things related to development for the camp and their residents, most notably increasing annual funding allotted for services and sports committees.

For his part, the head of the Royal Hashemite Court Yusuf Hassan Al-Issawi pointed out the implementation of many royal initiatives in the camps in the past years, at the directions of royal decrees. He said that a team from the Royal Court visited all camps and met with their representatives.

These initiatives included development projects, and economic empowerment of young men and women, social welfare, support for civil society institutions, sports clubs, as well as the construction of several buildings, parks and housing units to serve camp residents.

Under the guidance of His Majesty, royal initiatives will focus in the coming period on capital projects that will provide employment opportunities for young people.

He said that a meeting will be held with the services committees and advisory commissions in the camps to follow up on the requests and suggestions by the representatives. Moreover, all will be coordinated with the government.

The meeting was attended by the director of His Majesty's office and His Majesty's advisor on tribal affairs.