Berlin, April 15 (Petra) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi met German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday for talks on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional developments.

The two ministers reviewed the situation in the region and prospects for restoring sustainable de-escalation following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, as well as U.S.-Iran negotiations hosted in Islamabad.

Safadi reiterated the need for a comprehensive solution to end the dangerous escalation in the region and address the root causes of tensions over recent years, while ensuring respect for international law, state sovereignty, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The ministers also discussed the serious deterioration in Lebanon and efforts to reach a ceasefire, stressing the importance of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, hosted by the United States, to achieve this goal.

They reviewed coordination efforts to deliver immediate and sufficient humanitarian aid to support the Lebanese government in meeting the needs of more than one million people displaced from their homes and towns.

Safadi stressed the need for an immediate halt to the offensive in Lebanon and for supporting the Lebanese government in extending its sovereignty over all its territory, activating state institutions, and ensuring that arms remain exclusively under state control.

The talks also covered developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, where Safadi underlined the importance of stabilizing Gaza, fully implementing the plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, and removing all obstacles to the delivery of adequate and sustainable humanitarian assistance to the enclave.

He also stressed the need to halt all illegal Israeli measures that undermine efforts toward a two-state solution and the prospects for a just and comprehensive peace, particularly settlement expansion, land annexation, restrictions on freedom of worship, and attempts to alter the historical and legal status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The ministers reviewed developments in Syria and stressed the importance of ensuring the country’s stability and security, as well as supporting the Syrian government in reconstruction efforts.

They also discussed ways to sustain international support for Syrian refugees to meet their needs and ensure dignified living conditions, alongside efforts to create conditions for their voluntary return.

Safadi and Wadephul reaffirmed the strength of Jordanian-German relations and explored ways to expand cooperation across key sectors, including water, investment, education and vocational training, both bilaterally and within the framework of the strategic partnership with the European Union.

Safadi praised Germany’s continued support for Jordan in development projects and in addressing the impact of regional crises.

The two sides agreed to maintain coordination and dialogue to further strengthen bilateral relations and contribute to regional security and stability.

Separately, Safadi met Niels Schmid, Parliamentary State Secretary, Deputy Minister of Defense, and member of the German Bundestag, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and review regional developments.

Safadi is scheduled to meet additional German officials and members of parliament (Bundestag) on Thursday.

//Petra// AF