Jordan participates in Arab-China forum

AMMAN — Jordan’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League Amjad Adaileh on Wednesday headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the 20th Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Arab-China Cooperation Forum and the Ninth Session of the Strategic Political Dialogue, held over two days in Morocco.

Organised jointly by the Arab League and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meetings brought together representatives from Arab states and various Chinese ministries participating in the forum, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Discussions focused on the progress made under the forum’s Executive Programme for 2024–2026, alongside a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern addressed during the Strategic Political Dialogue session.

In his remarks, Adaileh reiterated Jordan’s commitment to a strategic partnership with China, describing the bilateral ties and collective cooperation within the Arab League as a model for international engagement grounded in mutual respect and shared interests.

He reviewed recent developments in Jordanian-Chinese relations, highlighting key joint projects in renewable energy, water management, and technical and vocational training for youth, all of which reflect the two countries’ shared pursuit of sustainable development.

Adaileh noted that Jordan approaches Arab-Chinese cooperation with the belief that challenges can be turned into opportunities, citing China as a vital partner in development. He added that the Belt and Road Initiative offers an ideal framework for expanding cooperation in this context.

He stressed the importance of deepening Arab-Chinese cooperation in critical areas such as political coordination to support peaceful resolutions of regional and international conflicts, the promotion of sustainable development and economic integration across vital sectors.

Underscoring Jordan’s longstanding position, Adaileh reiterated that the Palestinian cause remains central to regional stability. He called for a comprehensive and just solution based on the two-state formula, supported by international consensus, as the only path to ending conflict, easing humanitarian suffering, and countering extremism.

He also commended the shared Arab and Chinese commitment to enhancing dialogue, partnership, and cooperation on priority issues, describing the 20th anniversary of the Arab-China Cooperation Forum as a testament to the strength and durability of this strategic relationship.

The meetings concluded with the adoption of a set of recommendations reflecting joint positions on key political issues and reaffirming the commitment to bolstering cooperation in economic, social, and cultural fields within the framework of the forum.

Preparations were also discussed for upcoming events, including the second Arab-China Summit, scheduled to take place in China in 2026.