Xi Jinping calls on China, Jordan to further deepen alignment of development strategies

China and Jordan should further deepen the alignment of development strategies, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday when holding talks with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein in Beijing.

"China-Jordan cooperation is essentially mutually beneficial and win-win," Xi said.

The two sides should step up cooperation in the traditional fields of economy and trade, infrastructure, transport and mining, foster new growth drivers in the digital economy, artificial intelligence, green energy and other sectors, comprehensively deepen exchanges in education, culture, science and technology and tourism, and increase people-to-people exchange to strengthen the bond between the two peoples, he added.

Xi said that since the establishment of their diplomatic relations, China and Jordan have always respected each other, treated each other as equals, and pursued mutually beneficial cooperation, providing a living example of win-win cooperation and mutual learning between countries with different social systems and of different sizes. 

The Chinese president noted that in 2015, he and King Abdullah II jointly announced the establishment of a China-Jordan strategic partnership, opening a new chapter in the bilateral relationship.

Facing the fluid and turbulent global and regional situation, developing a China-Jordan relationship with greater substance and vitality meets the common aspiration of the two peoples, and aligns with the prevailing trend of Global South countries seeking strength through unity, he added.

The two countries should carry forward their long-standing friendship, enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and intensify multilateral coordination to further advance the China-Jordan strategic partnership, and make positive contributions to peace, stability and prosperity in the region, said Xi.

He stressed that China attaches great importance to Jordan's unique and important role in the region.

China firmly supports Jordan in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and stands ready to strengthen exchanges with Jordan at all levels, including between their governments, political parties and legislative bodies and at the subnational level, and enhance experience sharing on governance, said Xi.

China stands ready to work with Jordan to implement the four global initiatives, strengthen coordination and collaboration in the UN and other multilateral institutions, jointly safeguard the UN-centered international system and international order underpinned by international law, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.

King Abdullah II noted that China is a great country and he respects the enormous achievements China has made under the leadership of President Xi.

Jordan and China have forged a strong strategic partnership, and the two sides have always respected each other and maintained close coordination with productive cooperation across various sectors, he said.

Jordan is firmly committed to the one-China policy, and believes that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, said King Abdullah II.

Jordan highly values its relations with China, he said, adding that his country seeks to deepen cooperation and exchanges with China across sectors including economy and trade, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, pharmaceuticals, culture and education, and welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest in Jordan, for the shared development and prosperity of the two countries. 

Jordan applauds the four global initiatives put forth by President Xi, and looks forward to China's greater leading role on the global stage, the king said.

On the Middle East

The two heads of state exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East during their talks.

Xi stressed that China all along advocates a comprehensive ceasefire and end of hostilities, and resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means. 

China believes that the sovereignty and security of Jordan and all other countries in the region should be respected, he said.

Noting that the Palestinian question is the core of the Middle East issue, Xi said efforts to resolve it should be guided by four principles: upholding political settlement, following the principle of "Palestinians governing Palestine," upholding humanitarianism principles and upholding fairness and justice.

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King Abdullah II said that Jordan highly commends China for upholding justice on Middle East affairs and supporting the just cause of Arab countries.

"China's just position is very important to countries in the region," he said.

Jordan will maintain close communication with China, continue to work actively for de-escalation, and bring peace and prosperity to all people in the Middle East, he added.

Following the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas including foreign affairs, economy and trade, industrial and supply chains and judicial cooperation.

The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Deepening the China-Jordan Strategic Partnership.

Xi held a welcoming ceremony for King Abdullah II at the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks, and held a welcoming banquet for him on Monday evening.