Arab Gulf Monarchs, Jordan's King, and Palestine's President Extend Congratulations to Trump on His Inauguration
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Synopsis
On January 21 in Dubai, Arab Gulf leaders, the King of Jordan, and Palestine's President congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, emphasizing hopes for peace and strong international relations.
Key Takeaways
- Arab Gulf leaders congratulated Trump.
- UAE leadership expressed strong ties with the US.
- Jordan values its partnership with the US.
- Palestinian Authority ready to work for peace.
- Emphasis on the two-state solution for Palestine and Israel.
Dubai, Jan 21 (NationPress) Arab Gulf monarchs, the King of Jordan, and the President of Palestine have expressed their congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.
The leadership of the UAE, including President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of the Presidential Court, each conveyed a congratulatory message to Trump on Monday.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman expressed his hopes for Trump's success during his second term as US President.
King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain conveyed his wishes for Trump's wellbeing, happiness, and success in his position, noting his pride in the strong ties between the US and Bahrain.
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, reaffirmed in his message to Trump the desire to enhance the existing relations between the two nations.
King Abdullah II of Jordan stated on X that Jordan places great importance on its partnership with the US and is dedicated to collaborating with Trump towards a peaceful world.
During his speech at the Capitol Rotunda, Trump declared his intention to be a “peacemaker and unifier” while referencing the recent release of hostages in a deal between Hamas and Israel, leading to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip this week.
Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority (PA), stated in a message that the PA is prepared to work with Trump to attain peace during his administration, based on the two-state solution.
President Abbas extended his sincere congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration and his taking of the constitutional oath as President of the United States.
In his message, President Abbas emphasized, “We stand ready to collaborate with you to achieve peace during your term, guided by the two-state solution based on international legitimacy. This vision aims for the establishment of the State of Palestine and the State of Israel coexisting peacefully and securely.”
President Abbas further stressed the significance of collective efforts to promote security and stability in the region and globally, expressing his hope for productive collaboration in pursuing these common objectives.
