Qatar's Premier and Jordan's King Hold Crucial Talks on Regional Stability and Bilateral Ties

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, engaged in significant discussions with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. The meetings, held on Wednesday, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing key regional developments.

During his session with King Abdullah, Sheikh Mohammed reviewed the existing bilateral relations between Qatar and Jordan and explored avenues for enhanced cooperation. A statement on X indicated that the discussions also underscored the importance of aligning efforts and strategies in response to evolving regional dynamics. Sheikh Mohammed extended condolences from Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the victims of a recent attack on a church in Karak, and conveyed well wishes for the recovery of the injured, as reported by Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court. The attack, which occurred on Friday, resulted in nine fatalities when assailants opened fire during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate.

King Abdullah emphasized the critical need for a widespread regional de-escalation to safeguard the security of Arab nations and re-establish stability. The ongoing situation in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem was also a central topic, with the King voicing concerns over Israel's persistent unilateral actions impacting Palestinians.

Maritime Security and Diplomatic Coordination

In a separate engagement, Sheikh Mohammed met with Ayman Safadi to deliberate on regional developments and the diplomatic strategies required to navigate them through intensified coordination. A post from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar on X, dated October 28, 2026, highlighted the meeting in Amman between HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs @MBA_AlThani_ and Jordan's DPM, Foreign Minister.

According to Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Doha's commitment to supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and facilitating a comprehensive agreement for lasting peace in the region. He further stated on X that these discussions were part of ongoing joint coordination with Jordan on regional matters and efforts to bolster both regional and international security and stability.