Amman, March 16 (Petra) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi met on Monday with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.
Safadi and Abdelatty reaffirmed during the meeting the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Egypt and the importance of coordination on regional developments, in line with directives from His Majesty King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to deepen coordination between the two countries and following their telephone conversation on Sunday.
The two ministers discussed the repercussions of the serious escalation in the region and prospects for restoring calm, protecting the region from the risk of an expanding conflict, and activating diplomacy as a means to consolidate security and stability. They also reviewed ways to strengthen coordination mechanisms and joint Arab action to address crises and challenges.
The ministers renewed their condemnation of Iranian attacks on Jordan and on the Gulf Arab states, rejecting the attacks as an unjustified escalation and a flagrant violation of international law and state sovereignty.
Safadi affirmed that Jordan will take all necessary and available steps to protect its citizens, security, stability and sovereignty.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s solidarity and full support for Jordan in confronting Iranian attacks on its territory.
Safadi and Abdelatty stressed the full solidarity of Jordan and Egypt with sister Arab states and their support for any steps taken by those countries to confront Iranian attacks and protect their citizens, security, stability and sovereignty.
Safadi expressed appreciation for Egypt’s support and solidarity with the Kingdom.
The ministers also stressed that the focus on the war with Iran and its repercussions should not lead to neglecting the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, calling for the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan in full and for an end to what they described as illegal Israeli measures in the West Bank that undermine prospects for achieving a just peace.
They condemned Israel’s continued restrictions on freedom of worship and the ongoing closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif to worshippers, describing the move as a flagrant violation of international law and the historical and legal status quo and of its obligations as an occupying power and warned of the dangers of its continuation.
The two ministers also affirmed support for the Lebanese government in its efforts to activate national institutions and place weapons exclusively under state control. They condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stressed the need to halt them.
The ministers agreed to continue cooperation between the two countries in various fields and maintain coordination on issues of common interest.
//Petra// AF
