AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Security: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry condemned a Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Taif, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty, and reiterated Amman’s solidarity with Riyadh. Diplomacy & Lebanon: In Paris, King Abdullah met France and Lebanon leaders as part of the Aqaba Process, with a focus on supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces, strengthening state control, and creating a new force to replace UN peacekeeping in southern Lebanon. Jordan-France Ties: Jordan and France also issued a joint statement after talks between King Abdullah and President Emmanuel Macron, including a defence cooperation agreement and shared calls to curb regional escalation. Fuel Oversight: The Cabinet approved measures to reduce fuel waste by government vehicles using electronic tracking and automated fuelling logs. Economy & People: Remittances from Jordanians abroad rose 14.1% in the first seven months of 2026 to about $2.97bn. Public Safety: Anti-narcotics units arrested 19 suspects in Amman and Irbid, seizing hashish, pills and firearms. Media Freedom: CPJ urged Israeli authorities to immediately release Palestinian-American journalist Naqaa Hamed, detained near Bethlehem.
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