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Jordan’s King Abdullah II to Meet Trump in Washington on February 11

The Hashemite Royal Court announced on Sunday that Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on February 11, 2025.

In an official post on its "X" account, formerly known as Twitter, the Royal Court stated: "His Majesty King Abdullah II will meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, following an invitation extended by President Trump last week."

This visit marks the Jordanian monarch’s first trip to Washington since Trump regained power. The meeting comes in the wake of Trump's controversial remarks about relocating over a million Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.

Recently, Trump stated that he had asked King Abdullah II, a key U.S. ally in the region, to accept more Palestinian refugees. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "I told him I would love for you to take more because I look at Gaza now, and it’s a complete disaster. It’s a real mess."

Trump further suggested that both Jordan and Egypt should accommodate displaced Palestinians, saying, "We are talking about one and a half million people. We just want to take care of this whole issue," adding that conflicts in the region have persisted for centuries.

In response to Trump's statements, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's stance, asserting, "The solution to the Palestinian issue lies in Palestine. Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians."

Meanwhile, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday, rejecting any actions that undermine Palestinian rights. The statement emphasized Egypt’s opposition to settlement expansion, land annexation, or the forced displacement of Palestinians, whether temporary or permanent.

The upcoming meeting between King Abdullah II and Donald Trump is expected to address these critical issues, alongside broader regional and bilateral relations.