Amman, Aug. 9 (Petra) -- Minister of Justice Bassam Talhouni and his Palestinian counterpart, Sharhabeel Al-Zaeem, on Sunday discussed cooperation in legal and judicial fields, as well as the exchange of expertise and experience to help develop the justice system.

During a meeting, Talhouni stressed the deep relations between the Kingdom and Palestine and Jordan’s commitment to continuing its support for the Palestinian people and strengthening joint cooperation across various fields, particularly the justice sector.

He also underscored Jordan’s steadfast positions, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, in supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and ongoing efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.

Talhouni noted that the Ministry of Justice "places its capabilities and expertise at the service of Arab cooperation, based on its belief in the importance of integration and the exchange of expertise and successful experiences." He expressed the ministry’s readiness to continue cooperation with its Palestinian counterpart across programs and fields that serve the justice sector and enhance the efficiency of its institutions.

Talhouni and Al-Zaeem stressed the importance of continued coordination and cooperation between the two ministries in a manner that serves mutual interests, strengthens justice, upholds the rule of law, and reflects the deep historic relations between Jordan and Palestine.

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