Amman, Aug. 19 (Petra) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi held a phone call on Wednesday with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani.

During the call, Safadi reiterated Jordan’s condemnation of the Israeli attack on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Idlib Governorate on Tuesday, rejecting it as a flagrant violation of international law and a dangerous escalation that reflects an Israeli policy driving further escalation and conflict in the region.

Safadi affirmed Jordan’s "full" solidarity with Syria and its support for measures taken to rebuild a free, secure, and stable Syria and safeguard its territorial integrity, sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens.

Safadi and Al-Shaibani warned of the repercussions of continued Israeli attacks on Syria for regional security and stability.

The FMs also stressed the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities and halt the unjustified and escalatory attacks, as the Syrian government focuses on rebuilding the country and ensuring its security and stability, while pursuing diplomatic channels to address outstanding issues with Israel and achieve de-escalation.

The two ministers highlighted bilateral relations and the operational cooperation between Jordan and Syria toward building a "strategic" partnership across various fields, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Discussing regional developments, the two sides reiterated both countries’ support for efforts to achieve "sustainable" security and stability by addressing the causes of tension, upholding international law and state sovereignty, respecting the principles of good neighborly relations, and refraining from interference in internal affairs.

//Petra// AO