Jordan stands by France – King

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday condemned the “cowardly terrorist incident” that targeted Paris Friday evening.

In a cable of condolences to French President Francois Hollande, the King voiced rage at the attacks, which killed over 100 people.

In a statement issued by the Royal Court, His Majesty strongly deplored this terrorist act, expressing solidarity with the French people.

He stressed that Jordan stands with France under all conditions.

Commenting on the attacks, Her Majesty Queen Rania on Saturday tweeted, "Horrified by the outrageous atrocity in the #ParisAttacks. Terrorism claims more victims. #ThisIsNotIslam." 

“From Beirut to Paris, terrorism knows no borders & no religion. Humanity must unite against enemies of humanity #ParisAttacks #ThisIsNotIslam,” the Queen wrote on Twitter.

Also on Saturday, HRH Prince Ali expressed his sympathies over the incident.

Jordan also condemned the Beirut twin bombings that took place last Thursday, expressing condolences to the Lebanese people.

Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour on Friday phoned Lebanon’s Prime Minister Tammam Salam and voiced Jordan’s condemnation of the suicide blasts that targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

Ensour delivered His Majesty’s condolences to the Lebanese government and his wishes of speedy recovery to those who were injured. 

Salam commended the support of King Abdullah and the Jordanians for Lebanon and the Lebanese people.

Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammad Momani, who is also government spokesperson, extended condolences to the French government and the families of the victims.

The Senate and the Lower House also expressed their utter condemnation of the terrorist blasts in Paris and Lebanon, Petra reported, adding that Parliament expressed its condolences and solidarity with both countries.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jordan’s embassy in Paris is checking on the condition of Jordanians living in the French capital. 

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Sabah Al Rafie said no information has been received so far about any citizens being injured, according to Petra.

She said the embassy formed a team to follow up on the expatriates, urging the public to call the ministry on 065501444, extension 4572, the ambassador on 0033623260876, the consulate official on 0033683050081 and the Foreign Ministry’s operation centre on 065735166.