Deputising for King, Prime Minister to Participate in Arab Summit in Baghdad

Deputising for King, prime minister to participate in Arab Summit in Baghdad

AMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan will participate in the 34th regular session of the Arab Summit, which will be held in Baghdad on Saturday. The prime minister will also participate in the 5th session of the Economic and Social Development Summit, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Hassan: Jordan Will Remain the Supportive Neighbor and Ally to Syria - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said on Saturday that Jordan will remain the supportive neighbor and ally to Syria and its brotherly people, upholding their right to live with dignity and security after years of destruction, war, and suffering.

The King of Jordan, Abdullah II, apologized for participating in the Baghdad summit while Prime Minister Jaager Hassan spoke on his behalf. The Saudi Arabian Agency stated: "Delegate of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan is participating in a conference on Saturday.