His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Hussein of Jordan visited France on September 17 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. During the visit, the two leaders held detailed discussions on strengthening the historical relationship between their countries and addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern. They emphasized the deep Franco-Jordanian ties built on mutual trust and respect, and stressed the importance of coordinating on regional and global matters. The leaders confirmed the significance of their defense and security partnership, with France reaffirming its support for Jordan's security and stability. They signed an Agreement on Defense Cooperation, which they described as an important step in deepening their defense partnership and providing a framework for organizing defense and security cooperation. The two heads of state also expressed a desire to expand economic cooperation, particularly noting France's financial involvement in Jordan's National Conveyor project, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing water stress in the region. They emphasized the importance of strengthening and diversifying supply chains between the Middle East and Europe to increase trade and regional integration. Regarding regional and global issues, the leaders expressed concern over ongoing tensions in the Middle East and called for increased diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts. France condemned Iranian attacks targeting Jordan and affirmed its solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom. They supported efforts to achieve a diplomatic resolution to regional crises and emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in accordance with international law. The two leaders met with Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun as part of the Aqaba Initiative to support Lebanon's armed forces and strengthen regional cooperation. They reaffirmed their support for Lebanon's security and sovereignty and emphasized the need for compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701. They also reaffirmed the necessity of establishing an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution. They opposed any annexation of the West Bank and condemned the illegal E1 settlement project, emphasizing the importance of preserving holy sites in Jerusalem. The French president acknowledged Jordan's role as the guardian of these sites. The leaders supported the implementation of the U.S. 20-point peace plan for Gaza, UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025), and the protection of civilians in conflict zones. They called for Israel to cease attacks on Syria, respect the 1974 disengagement agreement, and withdraw from occupied Syrian territories. They also emphasized the importance of Syria's sovereignty and its reconstruction efforts. The leaders highlighted the progress of the Global Initiative to revitalize political commitment to international humanitarian law, launched in July 2024 by Jordan, France, and other countries, and noted Jordan's hosting of a high-level international conference on December 7, 2026, to further this initiative. They urged states to participate in the conference and contribute to its success.