His Majesty King Abdullah said Sunday Jordan has decided to terminate the Peace Treaty annexes on Baqura and Al Ghamr, which had allowed Israel to use these territories.

During a meeting with political figures at Al Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah said Israel was informed today of Jordan’s decision to terminate the annexes.

“Baqura and Al Ghamr are Jordanian territories. They will remain as such, and we exercise full sovereignty over our territories,” His Majesty said.

The King noted that the issue of Baqura and Al Ghamr, which has been widely debated recently, has been a top priority for a long time.

“Our priorities amidst current difficult regional conditions are to protect our interests and exert all possible efforts in the interest of Jordan and Jordanians,” His Majesty affirmed.

Attendees at the meeting commended the key decision to terminate the Peace Treaty annexes, describing it as a national decision that serves higher Jordanian interests.

The political figures spoke about a number of domestic issues, including economic conditions, political reform, and the rule of law, stressing the importance of the King’s discussion papers in this regard.

The meeting also covered a number of domestic and regional concerns, including the Palestinian cause, developments in the Syrian crisis, and Jordan’s efforts to deal with crises in the region.

Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Adviser to His Majesty and Director of the Office of His Majesty Manar Dabbas, and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attended the meeting.