Iraqi President Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sidelines of UN Ocean Conference

Iraqi Presidency

Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom

Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid met on Sunday, 8 June 2025, with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNIC) in Nice, France.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, and senior officials from both countries.

According to a statement by the Iraqi Presidency, the two sides' discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding relations between Iraq and Jordan and exploring ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including trade and economic exchange, in a manner that serves the shared interests of both nations and their peoples.

The statement said that President Rashid underscored the importance of coordinated regional efforts to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and reduce pollution in oceans and water resources. He also emphasised the need to support global initiatives to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The leaders reviewed the key themes addressed during the Ocean Conference.

Regional developments were also discussed, according to the statement, with both sides stressing the importance of unified action to promote security and stability in the region. 

King Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and building on the outcomes of the recent Arab Summit held in Baghdad. He also voiced concern over the ongoing escalation in the West Bank and called for urgent measures to de-escalate the situation.

President Rashid concluded the meeting by congratulating His Majesty the King on the Jordanian national football team’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup.



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