AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al-Safadi received a call from the
Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian,
during which they discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.
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The two officials discussed mechanisms to
address several bilateral issue, according to Al-Mamlaka TV.
Safadi emphasized that
Jordan desires good relations with Iran based on the principles of good neighborliness,
non-interference in internal affairs, and cooperation that reflects positively
on both countries and the region.
He also stressed the need for a practical,
transparent, and frank dialogue to address various outstanding issues,
including the situation on the Jordanian-Syrian border and the challenges posed
by drug smuggling to Jordan.
Continued communicationThe two ministers agreed to continue
security meetings between the two countries to address outstanding issues and
to continue political communication between the ministers in order to reach
understandings that
establish future relations that enhance cooperation and
contribute to security, stability, and cooperation in the region.
The Iranian foreign minister emphasized
that the
Islamic Republic of Iran is keen to develop relations with Jordan and
appreciates its role in the region. Abdollahian conveyed greetings from Iranian
President Ibrahim Raisi to King Abdullah and his congratulations on the
occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
Safadi conveyed greetings from King
Abdullah to the Iranian President and expressed the Kingdom's congratulations
on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
Saudi-Iranian AgreementSafadi renewed the Kingdom's welcome to the
Saudi-Iranian agreement and its support for it as a major step towards
resolving tensions in the region and enhancing security and stability.
Safadi and his Iranian counterpart also
discussed the Palestinian issue. Safadi emphasized Jordan's steadfast support
for the Palestinian brothers and working towards achieving a just and
comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, which embodies an independent
and sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital living in
peace and security alongside Israel in accordance with international legitimacy
and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The ministers agreed to meet as soon as
possible to follow up on ways to overcome challenges in the relationship
between the two brotherly countries, reaching full normal relations that serve
the interests of both countries and contribute to ending regional crises and
tensions.
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