Today, Tuesday, King Abdullah II urged the international community to stand against measures that undermine the historical and legal status quo in the holy sites in Jerusalem and incite violence in the Palestinian territories.

In joint press statements with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida , the Jordanian monarch stressed the urgent need to stop all unilateral measures that violate the existing historical and legal status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

He stressed, in the presence of His Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince, that "this is a prerequisite for stopping the dangerous escalation, working towards calm, and creating a political horizon that would preserve the chances of a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution."

"Let us all remember that peace between Palestinians and Israelis is an integral part of prosperity and peace for the entire region and all its peoples," he said, expressing his thanks to the Prime Minister for Japan's clear position in this regard.

The Jordanian monarch referred to Japan's leading voice in calling for peace in the Middle East, especially through the "Corridor for Peace and Prosperity" initiative.

For his part, the Japanese Prime Minister shared the Jordanian monarch's concern about the situation in the Palestinian territories during their discussion of the latest developments in the Middle East.

Kishida called for exercising restraint and stopping unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution, in order to avoid a further deterioration in the situation.

The Japanese Prime Minister considered that Jordan's role in the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem is "extremely important," expressing his deep respect for His Majesty the King's leadership and his efforts to reduce tension in the region.

Kishida stressed that Japan will strengthen its initiatives, which include the Peace and Prosperity Corridor initiative, to contribute to building confidence between the two parties.

The Japanese prime minister indicated that Jordan is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Middle East, and one of Japan's most important partners in the region, adding, "I would like to express my deep appreciation to His Majesty the King, who is constantly striving to develop Jordan, and is also working to find solutions to regional challenges."