Qatar’s PM-FM meets Jordan’s king, deputy PM-FM for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments

Discussions covered diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions, maritime security, and the need for a comprehensive agreement to achieve lasting peace, alongside concerns over developments in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem.Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held separate meetings with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday.During his meeting with King Abdullah, Sheikh Mohammed reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation between the two countries.In a post on X, he said the discussions also addressed the importance of coordinating efforts and positions amid regional developments.Sheikh Mohammed conveyed condolences from Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani over the victims of the attack on a church in Karak and wished the injured a full recovery, according to Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court.The attack on Friday killed nine people when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate.King Abdullah stressed the need for comprehensive regional de-escalation to protect Arab states’ security and restore stability. The meeting also addressed developments in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, with the king warning against Israel’s continued unilateral measures targeting Palestinians.Maritime security and diplomatic coordinationIn a separate meeting, Sheikh Mohammed and Safadi discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to address them through closer coordination.Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs @MBA_AlThani_ Meets Jordan's DPM, Foreign MinisterAmman | October 28, 2026HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Wednesday in Amman with HE Deputy Prime… pic.twitter.com/yZbEMkgblZ— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) October 28, 2026 According to Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Doha’s support for diplomatic efforts to ensure freedom of navigation and pave the way for a comprehensive agreement that would achieve sustainable peace in the region.In a post on X, Sheikh Mohammed said the discussions formed part of joint coordination with Jordan on regional issues and efforts to strengthen regional and international security and stability.