Amman, May 5 (Petra) -- Head of the Jordanian-Russian Parliamentary Friendship Association, MP Abdul Hadi Brizat, reaffirmed the "robust" Jordanian-Russian relations across various fields.

He said ties are based on "firm foundations of friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect, which further strengthened under King Abdullah II and Russian President Vladimir Puin.

During a meeting on Tuesday with Russian Ambassador to Jordan Gleb Desyatnikov, Brizat said Russia maintains balanced positions on Arab issues, particularly its support for a two-state solution and establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.

He said Jordanian-Russian relations are marked by active diplomacy, calling for expanding cooperation in cultural, economic, and tourism sectors, and building joint partnerships that serve common interests.

The association's members, in turn, called for strengthening ties in economic, tourism, religious, and cultural fields, citing Jordan’s tourist potential, particularly its globally significant religious sites.

Desyatnikov said discussions with Jordan continue on regional issues, mainly the Palestinian cause and developments in Syria and Lebanon, noting efforts aimed at promoting stability in Iraq.

Reiterating Russia’s support for a two-state solution and peace efforts in the Middle East, he said Moscow continues to support the Palestinian government in coordination with Jordan, as well as efforts to establish a joint economic committee to enhance economic cooperation.

//Petra// NQ