On Tuesday, February 19, 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea to attend a ceremony in celebration of “…Veterans Day which honors war veterans and retired servicemen…” according to Petra News.
His Majesty also held a meeting with “…senior officers from the United States Defense University led by retired General Joseph Hoar…”
On Friday, February 14, 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived at the famed Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage, California to hold an important meeting with President Barack Obama.
During their meeting discussions focused on bilateral relations between Jordan and the United States as well as the Syrian crisis. President Obama praised the people of Jordan who have been:
“…very generous in absorbing hundreds of thousands of displaced persons from that war-ravaged country [Syria]. It puts a great strain on the resources of Jordan and it’s very important for us to make sure that we’re supportive of the Kingdom in accommodating all these refugees.”
According to the New York Times, President Obama also stated that he:
“…would seek to renew a five-year aid package to help Jordan bear the burden of the more than 600,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the civil war there. [And] that the United States would guarantee $1 billion in loans to help keep Jordan’s wavering economy afloat.”
His Majesty King Abdullah II also held a brief meeting the Governor of California, Mr. Jerry Brown.
On February 12, 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan met with the Vice President of the United States, Mr. Joe Biden, in Washington D.C.
According to Associated Press, His Majesty and Vice President Biden:
“…discussed Syria’s civil war and the growing violent extremism the conflict is fueling. [They also] discussed [ways of] achieving a political solution and the need for humanitarian access. Biden also offered support for Abdullah’s efforts to spur political and economic progress.”
His Majesty also held various meetings with members of the United States Congress and committees this afternoon. Discussions focused on the latest developments in the Middle East and ways to strengthen ties between the United States and Jordan.
Yesterday, His Majesty King Abdullah II held a meeting with United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry.
On February 5, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan met with the “…Make a Difference youth volunteers from the campaign launched by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) to promote the My World survey in Jordan…” according to Petra News.
On Monday, February 3, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan met with members of the Military Retired Women Society in Amman.
According to Petra News, Her Majesty:
“…listen[ed] to [the members] as they briefed her about their goals and accomplishments. The Queen said she was proud of the women retirees and their determination to continue working, which benefits the retirees themselves, their families, and their communities.
During the meeting, Queen Rania relayed His Majesty King Abdullah II’s greetings to all female members and asserted the importance of the society’s efforts in utilizing the retirees’ experiences in various fields.”
On January 20, 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held a meeting with “…a delegation from the United States Congress and Senate…” at the royal office in Amman.
According to Petra News, discussions focused on the “…developments of the U.S.-sponsored peace talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis, wherein the King reiterated that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital was a top Jordanian interest.”
His Majesty accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein also visited the Royal Jordanian Air Force headquarters this afternoon.
On January 16, 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan met with the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman.
During their important meeting discussions focused on “…developments in the peace process in the light of the ongoing negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis sponsored by the U.S. administration…” according to Petra News.
The Royal Correspondent 