Amman, July 28 (Petra) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, on Tuesday held a phone conversation with the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

During the call, Safadi and Sheikh Mohammed discussed regional developments, the repercussions of the regional escalation and efforts aimed at restoring calm and enhancing security and stability.

Calling for pursuing diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the crisis, the two ministers noted the importance of supporting efforts and endeavors aimed at ending the escalation and reaching a comprehensive agreement that addresses all the causes of tension and achieves regional security and stability.

Safadi and Sheikh Mohammed also discussed the dangerous deterioration in the occupied Palestinian territories and reiterated their condemnation of illegal Israeli measures.

The duo said these Isreali actions violate international law and constitute a dangerous escalation that fuels further tension and violence and undermines all opportunities for achieving a just and comprehensive peace.

Both sides also stressed the need for launching concerted regional and international efforts to compel Israel, the occupying power, to halt all its violations of international law and international humanitarian law.

Within the framework of ongoing coordination and consultation between the two brotherly countries, Safadi and Sheikh Mohammed discussed a number of regional issues of common interest.

//Petra// AG