Amman, August 16 (BNA): Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Ayman Safadi held a press conference in Amman today, as part of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Jordan.
Dr. Al-Zayani praised the strong relations between the two brotherly countries under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan.
And he held a constructive and fruitful session of talks that focused on joint cooperation, in addition to discussing further cooperation and potential opportunities for development in many fields within the framework of agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries.
The two sides discussed the developments, challenges and crises facing the countries of the region that threaten their security, stability and development, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and joint cooperation to support all efforts and endeavors aimed at reaching political solutions that enhance peace and stability. stability, growth and prosperity in the region.
Dr. Al-Zayani explained that the two sides reviewed the outcomes of the Jeddah Summit for Security and Development, in which Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt participated. Republic of Iraq and the United States of America.
They stressed the need to follow up on bilateral coordination to implement these results, and to take advantage of the positive climate created by the summit to strengthen the strategic partnership between the participating countries and the United States of America.
He added that a number of regional and international issues of common concern were discussed, including the Palestinian issue, the war in Yemen, the Iranian nuclear file, the war in Ukraine, global food security, the energy crisis, and other important issues that have become of international importance.
With regard to the Palestinian issue, Dr. Al-Zayani affirmed the two countries’ firm stance towards the Palestinian issue, calling for an end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
They stressed the need to advance the peace process in the Middle East in order to reach a comprehensive and just settlement that preserves the rights of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state in accordance with the relevant principle of the two-state solution. Resolutions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The two sides expressed their appreciation for the tireless efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt to achieve the ceasefire in Gaza, and the need to extend it for the benefit of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.
They agreed to intensify contacts to deepen political and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries’ foreign ministries, increase joint coordination and unify positions in all international forums, in light of the major challenges, crises and conflicts that the region is going through, which require a lot of effort. Continuous attention, follow-up and consultation.
They stressed the importance of joint action to support efforts to establish peace and promote the values of tolerance, peaceful coexistence and brotherhood among people of religions and beliefs, and to combat fanatic ideology and terrorist organizations and what poses a threat to the security and stability of the Islamic State. Region.
Safadi welcomed the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Jordan, stressing the keenness of the leaders of the two brotherly countries to consolidate the historical relations between the two sides.
He pointed to ways to support and strengthen bilateral relations between Jordan and Bahrain, which reflects the depth of brotherly relations and coordination on regional and international issues of common interest, stressing the importance of strengthening joint Arab action to face the challenges facing the Middle East. .
He also touched on the many opportunities available for cooperation between the two brotherly countries, noting that it was agreed between the two sides to set a clear road map on how to advance relations between the two brotherly countries, and to discuss ways to develop cooperation in the diplomatic field. economic, educational, investment and other fields.
He highlighted the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of relations between the two kingdoms in 2022, noting that coordination is underway between the two foreign ministries regarding organizing a series of events to celebrate this occasion.
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