His Majesty King Abdullah and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Tuesday, took part in a panel discussion on regional security, a Royal Court statement said.
During the session, attended by a group of Dutch officials and NGO representatives specialised in anti-extremism and terrorism, His Majesty stressed cooperation among countries is the only path to the win war against terror groups, which are a common enemy of the world that is flexible and able to adapt.
The King underscored the need for a holistic approach that incorporates the military, ideological and security aspects, noting Jordan has launched the "Aqaba Process", in which regional and international partners, including The Netherlands, meet to coordinate and intensify efforts related to fighting terrorism.
King Abdullah warned against the phenomenon of Islamophobia and the danger of isolating Muslim communities in the Western world, which could be manipulated by terrorists as a pretext to support their agendas.
For his part, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok commended Jordan’s role, under the King’s leadership, in enhancing security and stability, expressing his country’s appreciation for His Majesty in clarifying the real image of Islam.
He stressed the importance of cooperation between the two countries in all fields.
The session covered the challenges and crises in the Middle East and efforts to reach political solutions, in addition to Jordan and the Netherland’s contributions to peace efforts.
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