King returns to Jordan

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah returned to Jordan on Wednesday after a visit that included the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan, according to a Royal Court statement.

 In London, King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

Their Majesties and HRH Crown Prince Hussein also attended an official reception hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for world leaders who were in the UK to attend the state funeral.

In New York, His Majesty delivered Jordan’s address at the 77th United Nations General Assembly, attended by Crown Prince Hussein.

In the speech, the King highlighted Jordan’s position on the latest regional and international developments.

His Majesty also held a number of bilateral meetings with the heads of state and delegation participating in the UN General Assembly, and met with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.

Moreover, the King participated in the Christchurch Call to Action to Eliminate Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content Online in its third summit and visited the headquarters of the Council on Foreign Relations.

In Tokyo, His Majesty attended the state funeral of Japan’s former prime minister Abe Shinzo.

The King also met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, and a number of officials.