Tarawneh, UK ambassador discuss Palestinian cause

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Sunday stressed Jordan's keenness to support the Palestinian cause, noting that the Hashemite custodianship is the legitimate guardian of Jerusalem's holy shrines, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

During a meeting with British Ambassador to Jordan Edward Oakden, Tarawneh noted that Jerusalem has been witnessing waves of illegal settlements, and the frequent Israeli violations against Palestinian land, people and holy sites will fuel extremism and terrorism.

Tarawneh also pointed out the fundamental steps taken by the Lower House to have an effective role in global and regional parliamentary organisations.

For his part, Oakden said that the UK is keen on developing bilateral relations with Jordan, emphasising on the importance of global assistance to Jordan. He also stressed the importance of investing in Jordan, and the role of the private sector in encouraging it.