King Abdullah II held talks on Wednesday evening with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, focusing on the serious developments in Gaza.

During bilateral talks followed by expanded discussions held in the Canadian capital Ottawa, the King emphasized the importance of working to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible.

The King pointed out that many in the region and around the world are working to reach a ceasefire, praising Canada’s efforts in this regard.

The King affirmed the importance of overcoming challenges as quickly as possible, noting the necessity of "not forgetting the need to work to urgently deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza."

The King also emphasized the need to reach a final solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to grant the Palestinians a future in which their independent state exists and guarantees Israel’s security.

The King referred to the distinctive relations that have linked the two countries for a long time, appreciating the continuous coordination with the Canadian Prime Minister since the beginning of the war on Gaza and the work he is doing to end this war as soon as possible.

For his part, the Canadian Prime Minister considered the situation in Gaza and the Middle East in general painful, confirming that the threats of taking additional measures in Rafah caused deep concern to everyone.

Trudeau said, "These are very complex times around the world, but they are an opportunity to meet as friends to discuss how to continue working together and in the right direction."

The Canadian Prime Minister pointed to the necessity of releasing the hostages in Gaza and a sustainable ceasefire, stressing the importance of delivering more humanitarian aid to the sector.

Trudeau added, "We need to witness stability and peace in the region, and we need to work to achieve the two-state solution, which is the only way to ensure lasting peace and security."

The Canadian Prime Minister valued the essential role of His Majesty the King’s leadership and his ability to bring views closer together, and his tireless efforts to deliver aid to Gaza and support the Palestinians.

He expressed pride in communicating with His Majesty the King and continuing to work with him to see how Canada and Canadians can help amid a very difficult situation in the region, which has significant repercussions on communities around the world, including Canada.

During the expanded talks, His Majesty the King warned of the regional repercussions of the continued war on Gaza, which everyone will pay the price for.

His Majesty emphasized Jordan’s total rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, reiterating the necessity of allowing the residents of the sector to return to their homes.

His Majesty affirmed Jordan’s rejection of any attempts to separate the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which together form an extension of one Palestinian state.

His Majesty warned that the violence practiced by extremist settlers against Palestinians and the violations of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem will lead to an explosion of the situation in the region.

The King emphasized the importance of continuing international community support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), to enable it to provide its services according to its UN mandate, especially given the tragic humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The King reaffirmed that there can be no peace or stability in the region without a just solution to the Palestinian issue, based on the two-state solution that restores to the Palestinian people all their legitimate rights and guarantees the establishment of their independent sovereign state on the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The talks discussed the strong relations between the two friendly countries and mechanisms to develop cooperation in various fields.

The talks were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of His Majesty’s Office Dr. Jaafar Hassan, Jordanian Ambassador to Canada Sabah Al-Rafie, and a number of Canadian officials.