Khoury Discusses Christmas Arrangements in the Holy Land with the Jordanian Ambassador

SadaNews - Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and head of the Presidential Committee for Church Affairs, Ramzi Khoury, met with the Jordanian Ambassador to the State of Palestine, Issam Al-Baddour, to discuss the arrangements for the celebrations of the glorious Christmas and the joint efforts to ensure its success during their meeting today at the presidency headquarters in Ramallah.

Khoury praised at the beginning of the meeting the significant role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, led by King Abdullah II, in supporting the Palestinian people and their just cause, and in protecting the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem under the Hashemite custodianship, which President Mahmoud Abbas continues to emphasize.

Khoury confirmed the ongoing coordination between the Jordanian and Palestinian leaderships on various issues of mutual concern, foremost among them preserving the historical status quo in Jerusalem and providing support for the holy sites.

The meeting also discussed this year's arrangements for the glorious Christmas celebrations, and Jordanian-Palestinian cooperation to enhance religious tourism in Bethlehem and the holy places, which contributes to supporting the resilience of its people.

The ambassador conveyed the greetings and congratulations of King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II to all those celebrating the glorious holidays, wishing that this occasion brings tidings of peace and that the aspirations of the Palestinian people for freedom and independence are realized.

The ambassador emphasized the importance of continued coordination between the two sides, stressing that the Jordanian leadership gives utmost attention and care to the Hashemite custodianship to ensure support for the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.