King Abdullah II inaugurates new Jordan parliament session - in pictures

  • Jordan's King Abdullah inaugurates the 19th Parliament’s second ordinary session. All photos: Royal Hashemite Court
    Jordan's King Abdullah inaugurates the 19th Parliament’s second ordinary session. All photos: Royal Hashemite Court
  • The king conducts an inspection.
    The king conducts an inspection.
  • The king was in full military regalia.
    The king was in full military regalia.
  • King Abdullah said Jordan's “key role” was tied to its support for the Palestinians.
    King Abdullah said Jordan's “key role” was tied to its support for the Palestinians.
  • The king said the Israel-Palestine peace process was Jordan's "highest priority".
    The king said the Israel-Palestine peace process was Jordan's "highest priority".
  • He said the conflict "can only be resolved by reaching a just and comprehensive solution".
    He said the conflict "can only be resolved by reaching a just and comprehensive solution".
  • The solution begins with ending the Israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, the king said.
    The solution begins with ending the Israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, the king said.
  • The king speaks at the inauguration.
    The king speaks at the inauguration.
  • The king said Palestinians must not be excluded from any regional economic plans.
    The king said Palestinians must not be excluded from any regional economic plans.
  • Jordan's King Abdullah II inaugurates the 19th Parliament’s second ordinary session.
    Jordan's King Abdullah II inaugurates the 19th Parliament’s second ordinary session.