Jordan and China issued a joint statement during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing, calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and urging the maintenance of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In the statement, the two sides described the strait as a "vital channel for international commerce and the energy trade," noting that its closure disrupts shipping and impacts the global economy.
The visit included a meeting between King Abdullah II and President Xi Jinping, as well as senior Chinese officials. Following the meeting, the parties released a joint statement demanding a return to normal transit through the strait and expressing a desire for "a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension through dialogue and negotiation," while ensuring "full respect for the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of regional countries."
The statement also criticized Israel’s "dangerous escalatory actions" in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, expressing "deep concern" over "land confiscation, the construction and expansion of settlements, and attempts to alter the historic and legal status quo of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem." This criticism came amid escalating tensions in the region.
The statement comes at a time when the U.S.-Iran conflict remains ongoing, and peace talks between the two sides have stalled. The strait remains closed to most shipping, putting pressure on global oil markets.
In closing, Jordan and China called for "a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension through dialogue and negotiation," emphasizing the need to respect the sovereignty and security of regional states. The statement also urged the reopening of the strait and the continued maintenance of the ceasefire.
This joint statement reflects the shared Jordanian-Chinese stance on supporting regional stability, underscoring the importance of dialogue and negotiation in resolving conflicts.
