Irish ambassador hails ‘strong’ bilateral between Ireland, Jordan

AMMAN — Irish Ambassador in Amman Vincent O'Neill on Tuesday said that Jordan and Ireland enjoy “strong ties” in various fields, adding that the Kingdom is "beacon" of peace and stability in the region.

Speaking to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on the occasion of his country's national day, the ambassador noted that Jordan marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Jordanian state, while Ireland also this year celebrates its independence centennial.

He referred to the role played by the Irish embassy, which opened in Jordan in 2019, towards strengthening Irish-Jordanian cooperation and partnership, voicing his country's support for the Kingdom’s efforts in providing shelter and basic services to refugees.

Regarding Middle East issues, O'Neill pointed out that the Palestinian cause and peace-making efforts are part of Ireland's foreign policy, stressing that his country supports the two-state solution and the establishment of an Independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.