Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan about the situation in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Trudeau and His Majesty King Abdullah II welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, the continued release of hostages, and the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The leaders spoke of the ongoing instability in the West Bank and, in discussing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Prime Minister thanked the King for his continued leadership in improving Palestinians’ access to aid. He also highlighted Canada’s recent commitment to providing $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address the acute needs of Palestinians in both Gaza and the West Bank.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Syria, following the end of the Assad regime in December. The Prime Minister welcomed Jordan’s role in providing assistance to Syria. He also emphasized Canada’s commitment to supporting the immediate delivery of humanitarian assistance in Syria and the development of a stable and inclusive government for the people of Syria. The leaders expressed their shared support for an inclusive Syrian-led political governance structure for the country.
Prime Minister Trudeau and His Majesty King Abdullah II reaffirmed the strong partnership between Canada and Jordan and agreed to remain in close contact as the situation continues to evolve.
Associated Links
- Canada-Jordan relations
- Canada’s response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon
- Canada’s response to the situation in Syria
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan