New York – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Trudeau and His Majesty King Abdullah II discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the urgent need for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah to avoid further loss of civilian life.
The leaders discussed instability in the West Bank as well as the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Prime Minister thanked the King for his continued leadership on improving access to humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza. He underscored Canada’s commitment to continue supporting these efforts. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s enduring support for a two-state solution and a path to lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians.
Prime Minister Trudeau and His Majesty King Abdullah II noted the strong partnership between Canada and Jordan and agreed to remain in close contact as the situation continues to evolve.