King Abdullah Quotes (45 Quotes)


    Our relations with India will help Indo-Pak relations.


    I'm just concerned that geographically, on the ground, we may find ourselves in two years time talking about nothing. Do we resign the rest of the Middle East to another 10, 15, 20 years of insecurity and violence And I think there is apathy also in the international community. Most countries, as we do, have gotten peace fatigue. I guess that's the best way of describing it.

    It's clear that the perpetrators of the operations were three suicide bombers wearing explosive vests with metal beads to inflict maximum number of dead and injuries.

    I know that you want to find a solution that the Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and harmony.


    We need to sit down and talk to each other. It's just so sad to hear ... extremist views that all they talk about is violence, on either side. We have to get beyond that.

    Whilst we respect and revere freedom of speech, we condemn needless desecration and injury of Islamic sensibilities, such as the recent cartoons misrepresenting and vilifying my ancestor, the Prophet.

    The Palestinian issue is at a crossroads, either we head towards a solution ... establishing a Palestinian state, or we go back to the first quarter.

    We see eye-to-eye, and we know there is a commitment by this new prime minister and a very strong working relationship between him and (Palestinian Authority) President (Yasser) Arafat.

    would be a constructive step towards closing the ranks of the Arab nation.

    Madness and evil. It is the work of the devil, ... Such acts cannot be perpetrated by any individual who has a sense of decency or humanity or justice or faith.

    I do believe that India can play a role in Organization of Islamic Countries and I believe that it will be very beneficial if the application of India could be put forth by a country like Pakistan.

    We hope this cooperation will develop even more in the future. We emphasize (that) we praise the important role China plays regionally and internationally.

    We are now moving in the direction that serves our faith and our country.

    Our relationship with India is not related with Pakistan. Both the countries are friendly countries with great ties. The relationship between us and India is not affected with regard to any other country.

    I have stated ... that we will fight the terrorists and those who support them or condone their actions for 10, 20 or 30 years if we have to, until we eliminate this scourge.

    We're asking our friends to, you know, help us. Let us succeed. Let us be a model and a symbol for others.

    We believe that all Iraq is one country in which all Iraqis live in peace and justice,

    I'm optimistic, and I think that today will be the start of a process that will get us back onto the roadmap.

    If you look at democracy in the United States, you will see that it took many, many, many years to develop.

    Jordan also believes all final status issues, including borders, refugees, Jerusalem and settlements, should be a matter for the parties to decide. I am encouraged by what I've heard from you today, sir, that these issues are not to be prejudiced and should be mutually agreed by the parties.

    With all respect to press freedoms, obviously anything that vilifies the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, or attacks Muslim sensibilities I believe needs to be condemned.

    reject any country to have nuclear weapons, especially in the Middle East region.

    the hand of justice will reach the perpetrators wherever they are.

    September 11 was a wake-up call for Muslims. It is not about East versus West. It is a conflict within Islam. We are the next target for extremists.

    I call on our Palestinian brethren to unify their ranks and reject division. Internal fighting and power struggle are not in the interest of the Palestinian people.


    we are the mightiest nation in the world and you are either with us or against us.

    It is important not to disregard the new government before reviewing its agenda first.

    The majority of Arabs and Muslims will band together with our colleagues all over the world to be able to put an end to this horrible scourge of international terrorism. You'll see a united front.


    These acts will not make us ... retreat from our role in fighting terror in all its forms,

    They have asked us in the past to try to play a role in what is happening in Iraq, and we have remained neutral in spite of the injustices that we see currently going on,


    It would take a miracle to find a dialogue and a peaceful solution out of the crisis.

    We hope that Iran will not become an obstacle to peace and security in Iraq.

    like other countries in the region, rejects the acquisition of nuclear weapons by anyone, especially nuclear weapons in the Middle East region.

    There are only two logical places they could come across either the Iraqi or Syrian borders.

    Kissing hands is alien to our values and morals, and is not accepted by free and noble souls,

    Obviously we are fully committed to the peace process.

    What the king found was that not all agencies were in line with his program, ... One arm was working against the other. People were confused. The king decided to bring in a team that was reformist and worked in tandem.

    The will is there in Syria. The will is there in Israel. In the United States, your president is in a unique position. They all have faith in this man to bring them together. I've never before seen this opportunity for one man to bring together all these parties for a solution to their problems.

    We want to strengthen the link between India and Saudi Arabia with regards to energy, and the ability to provide energy to India over a long term.

    We have no right to dictate, through irresponsible action or narrow-mindedness, the future of our children, and our children's children. There has been enough destruction, enough death, enough waste.

    This is the first time I'm going to sign an agreement with any country.


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