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Ghobash, Jordan MP renew condemnation of Iranian heinous attacks

April 19, 2026 / 6:56 PM
Ghobash, Jordan MP renew condemnation of Iranian heinous attacks
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Sharjah 24 – WAM: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Khamis Atieh, First Deputy Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives, on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the IPU and the 217th session of the Governing Council, hosted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye in Istanbul.

Strengthening UAE–Jordan parliamentary relations

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and explored prospects for enhancing parliamentary cooperation to boost the effectiveness of parliamentary diplomacy in supporting shared interests and promoting regional stability.

Regional developments and security concerns

They also reviewed developments in the region, including the heinous and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several fraternal and friendly countries, and their serious repercussions on regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on the safety of international navigation, global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade.

Condemnation of attacks on civilians and infrastructure

The two sides further addressed Iranian attacks targeting civilians, civilian facilities, and infrastructure in the UAE and across the region, stressing that such actions constitute violations of international law and norms and undermine regional security and stability.

Solidarity and coordination in parliamentary diplomacy

Saqr Ghobash and Dr Atieh strongly condemned the terrorist Iranian attacks, affirming that they represent a flagrant violation of state sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter. Dr Atieh reiterated Jordan’s solidarity with the UAE and support for all measures taken to defend its sovereignty and security, while both sides stressed the importance of unifying positions within the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union to support regional stability and shared interests.

 

April 19, 2026 / 6:56 PM

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