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The Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Jaafar Hassan, landed in Doha on Monday for the second Global Summit for Social Development, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 4 to 6.Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, Dr. Hassan and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by HE Ibrahim bin Yousef Fakhro, Director of the Protocol Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi, Jordan's Ambassador to Qatar.

Jordan and Germany said on Saturday that an international force expected to support a future Palestinian police in Gaza under US President Donald Trump's post-war governance plan should have a UN mandate.Under the US-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, a coalition of mainly Arab and Muslim nations is expected to deploy forces in the Palestinian territory, which has been devastated by the war that broke out on October 7, 2023 with Hamas's attack on Israel.The so-called international stabilisation force is supposed to train and support vetted Palestinian police in the Strip, with backing from Egypt and Jordan, as well as secure border areas and prevent weapons smuggling to Hamas."We all agree that in order for that stabilisation force to be able to be effective in getting the job done, it has to have a Security Council mandate," Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said.Jordan, however, will not be sending its own forces to the Strip."We're too close to the issue and we cannot deploy troops in Gaza," Safadi said, adding his country was nonetheless ready to cooperate with the international force.Safadi was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain alongside his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, who also supported a UN mandate for the force, saying it would "need a clear basis in international law"."We understand that this is of utmost importance to those countries who might be willing to send troops to Gaza and for the Palestinians. Germany would also want to see a clear mandate for this mission," Wadephul said.The idea of the stabilisation force has drawn some criticism, with UN experts last month warning it would "replace Israeli occupation with a US-led occupation, contrary to Palestinian self-determination".The UN has mandated international peacekeeping forces in the region for decades, including UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, which is currently working with the Lebanese army to enforce a November 2024 ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.This came during a phone call the Amir received Monday from the Jordanian king. The call also explored the latest updates in the US plan to end the war and ongoing efforts to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and ensure the protection of civilians.

Qatar Charity (QC) has provided educational supplies in Chad and Jordan, as part of its continued efforts to support education and provide learning opportunities for underprivileged children.The initiatives, backed by generous donors, coincide with the start of the new academic year and fall under the umbrella of the organisation’s ongoing ‘Education 2025’ campaign.In N’Djamena, QC distributed 1,000 desks and chairs to 10 educational institutions. The handover ceremony was attended by Loul Ali Choua, secretary general of the Ministry of Education and Civic Promotion, along with representatives of the beneficiary institutions.Choua praised the initiative, calling it “a generous contribution that reflects strong co-operation in supporting education, which is the foundation of development and the backbone of societal progress.” He called for a strategic partnership agreement with Qatar Charity to expand educational efforts nationwide.The project responds to the severe shortage of school furniture in Chad, where over 40% of primary schools lack desks and chairs, forcing students to sit on the ground or share seats.In Jordan, QC launched the first phase of a school bag distribution initiative, benefiting 120 female students in Jerash Governorate, who excel in memorising parts of the Holy Qur’an. The bags include essential supplies and stationery. A second phase is expected to distribute 500 more bags across other regions.Saleh bin Mohammed al-Marri, the general supervisor of Qatar Charity’s office in Jordan, said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support education. Since 2016, the office has implemented over 187 educational projects, including scholarships, school renovations, and supply distribution.QC urges donors to continue supporting the ‘Education 2025’ campaign, which aims to provide school bags, meals, supplies, school rehabilitation, and scholarships for thousands of children worldwide. Contributions can be made via QC’s website, app, home collection service, contact centre (44290000), or through its branches and collectors.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived on Wednesday in Amman, on an official visit to the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. HH the Amir was welcomed upon arrival at Marka International Airport by King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.Also, present were Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, Speaker of the House of Representatives Ahmed Al Safadi, President of the Judicial Council Mahmoud Ababneh, President of the Constitutional Court Mohammad Ghazou, Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al Safadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al-Thani and Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Qatar Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi, along with a number of Their Excellencies members of the government, ranking civilian and military officials, and members of the Qatari Embassy.HH the Amir was accorded an official reception ceremony upon his arrival.His Highness the Amir is accompanied by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and an official delegation.Four F-16 fighter jets from the Royal Jordanian Air Force escorted HH the Amir's plane as it entered Jordanian airspace, and artillery fired 21 rounds to welcome His Highness' visit.

The Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the State of Qatar. Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi stressed that the visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Amman reflects the depth of the historical and fraternal relations between the two countries. In exclusive remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Ambassador said that HH the Amir's visit to Jordan is significant, as it comes at a very sensitive regional time, noting the keenness of the leaderships of the two countries to continue coordination and consultation on various regional and international issues, foremost among which is the Palestinian cause. HH the Amir's visit embodies the depth of the historical relations between Amman and Doha, as the Palestinian cause has always been a major item on the foreign policy agenda of both countries, a clear consensus in support of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, he added.Ambassador Al Lawzi said that the visit will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to coordination and consultation on various issues of common interest, and efforts to open new horizons for cooperation for the benefit of the two brotherly countries. He stressed that economic relations between the State of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan are fruitful, and that the two countries are bound by numerous trade and investment agreements. He explained that Qatari investments in Jordan exceed $1 billion across various sectors, including banking, the financial market, the real estate market, and renewable energy.Regarding the Israeli aggression on Doha on Sep. 9, The Ambassador Al Lawzi said that King Abdullah IIآ ibn Al Hussein of Jordan was among the first to call His Highness the Amir to condemn the brutal aggression and express absolute support for the State of Qatar and all the measures it takes to protect its territory, sovereignty, and the security of its citizens and residents.He added that the visit of Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to the State of Qatar following the Israeli attack confirms Jordan's continued support for the State of Qatar, noting that on Sep. 15, the King met with HH the Amir on the sidelines of the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha.He pointed out that the two countries have recently witnessed mutual official visits by senior Jordanian and Qatari officials, the signing of several bilateral agreements, and continued joint military cooperation and coordination. Regarding the Palestinian cause, the Ambassador said that there is a convergence in the positions of the two brotherly countries regarding the Palestinian cause, and support for the Palestinian people in achieving their just and legitimate rights, and establishing their independent and viable state, based on the two-state solution. Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the State of Qatar Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi pointed out that the State of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have been working since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip to stop the war and end the suffering of the residents, and to reject the displacement process and unilateral actions by the Israeli occupation. He noted that the joint cooperation between Jordan and Qatar includes aid airdrops in the Gaza Strip, in addition to operating humanitarian aid convoys.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Doha on Wednesday, heading to the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on an official visit during which HH the Amir will meet with his brother King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. HH the Amir is accompanied by His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and an official delegation.

King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Doha on Monday to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit scheduled to be convened today.King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by His Excellecy Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani and Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the State of Qatar Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi.

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, discussed Saturday via phone the Israeli aggression against Qatar, which they condemned as a violation of international law and an escalation that will only increase tensions and conflict in the region. The two ministers stressed their full solidarity with Qatar, affirming its security, stability, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens.Al-Safadi and Fidan also emphasized the importance of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit to be hosted by Qatar on Monday, which aims to create a unified Arab and Islamic stance against the ongoing Israeli aggression that threatens regional security and stability.During the call, the ministers also discussed the latest developments in the region.They reaffirmed the need for coordinated efforts to halt the Israeli aggression on Gaza immediately, to reach a prisoner exchange agreement, and to ensure the immediate and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, which is suffering from an unprecedented humanitarian disaster exacerbated by the ongoing aggression.

Jordan condemned on Tuesday, in the strongest terms, the Israeli attack targeting the residential premises of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas Movement in the Qatari capital, Doha. It described the attack as an egregious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, as well as a brazen assault on the sovereignty and security of the State of Qatar.A statement by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed Jordan's flat-out rejection and firm condemnation of this Israeli assault, describing it as a violation of the sovereignty of an Arab country, a dangerously provocative escalation that drags the region into further violence and conflict, and imperils regional and global security and stability.The statement reiterated Jordan's full support and solidarity with Qatar, its stability, and the safety of its territory and citizens, and expressed support for any measures Qatar takes to protect its security and sovereignty.Furthermore, the ministry called on the international community to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities to compel the Israeli entity to halt its dangerous escalation in the region, along with its persistent assaults on Arab nations, and to ensure compliance with the rules of international order, international humanitarian law, and resolutions of international legitimacy.