Doha, March 17 (QNA) - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan discussed, at the Amiri Diwan this afternoon, the developments in the region in light of the current escalation and the continued blatant Iranian aggression targeting Qatar, Jordan, and a number of countries in the region.

In this context, HH the Amir affirmed the State of Qatar's solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan regarding all measures it takes to defend its sovereignty and security and to ensure the safety of its citizens.

For his part, HM the King of Jordan renewed his country's solidarity and full support for all measures taken by the State of Qatar to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.

The two sides expressed their rejection of these attacks and stressed the need for an immediate cessation of all military actions that could expand the conflict and endanger the security of countries and their peoples.

They also emphasized the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to de-escalate and contain the ongoing tensions, and to work through diplomatic channels and dialogue to address existing crises in a way that helps prevent further deterioration in the region and enhances prospects for security and stability.

Both sides also discussed a host of regional and international issues of mutual concern, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and consultation between the two countries, especially in light of current developments and their implications for the region's security and stability.

HH the Amir and HM the King also held a bilateral meeting during which they discussed the relations between the two sisterly countries and ways to develop them, in addition to exchanging views on a number of regional and international issues of common concern, foremost among them the current crisis and its repercussions on global peace and security.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi attended the session, along with a lineup of Their Excellencies senior officials.

Their Excellencies members of the delegation accompanying HM the King were also in attendance from the Jordanian side. (QNA)