King honours winners of King Abdullah II Award for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Amman, April 30 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday patronized the King Abdullah II World Interfaith Harmony Week award ceremony.
During the ceremony, which took place at Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty presented the awards to four winners.
The World Interfaith Harmony Week was initiated by the King, who put it forward to the 56th session of the UN General Assembly, which unanimously adopted it.
First prize was awarded to the Calgary Interfaith Council in Canada, in recognition of its efforts to boost peaceful coexistence against extremism, bias and conflict.
King meets Palestinian president
Amman, April 30 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
The meeting comes within ongoing coordination to breathe life into the peace process and Palestinian cause.
The meeting also touched on the outcomes of His Majesty's recent talks in Washington with US President Donald Trump as well as Abbas's planned visit to the US.
King receives Apostolic Administrator of Jerusalem
Amman, April 30 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received Apostolic Administrator of Jerusalem, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop William Shomali.
The meeting touched on the importance of enhancing dialogue amongst followers of various monotheistic religions.
The meeting also touched on efforts being exerted by Jordan to preserve the Islamic and Christian holy place in Jerusalem, as well Arab Christians' role and contribution in this regard.