AMMAN — Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates,
Ayman Safadi, met
with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs,
Barbara Leaf, on
Saturday.
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The meeting reaffirmed the strength of the
strategic partnership between Jordan and the US, underscoring its significance in maintaining
security and stability in the region, according to the Jordan News Agency,
Petra.
Regional issues and cooperation.
During the discussion, Safadi expressed his appreciation for
the support extended by the US to Jordan, particularly in addressing
economic challenges and mitigating the repercussions of regional crises.
This support has been instrumental in helping Jordan
navigate through turbulent times, he said.
Leaf emphasized the crucial role that Jordan plays in
resolving
regional crises. The country's efforts and contributions in this
regard have been recognized and are vital for achieving peace and stability in
the region, she added.
The two officials engaged in conversations on various
regional issues, including the Palestinian cause, efforts to resolve the
Syrian crisis, and the challenges posed by Syrian refugees.
Halting dangerous deterioration in occupied Palestinian
territories
Safadi underscored the importance of the US taking a leading
role in halting the dangerous deterioration of the occupied
Palestinian territories. He emphasized the need for calm and urged progress toward a
genuine political solution based on the two-state framework, in accordance with
international legitimacy resolutions and approved references.
In addition, the foreign minister called for an end to all
illegal measures that undermine the prospects of a
two-state solution, while
emphasizing the importance of implementing the commitments made during the
Aqaba and Sharm El-Sheikh meetings.
Political solution to Syrian crisis
Safadi also stressed the urgency of activating targeted
efforts to achieve a political solution to the Syrian crisis. He highlighted
the
Arab initiatives launched subsequent to the Jeddah and Amman meetings,
which aim to contribute to a step-by-step methodology in line with
UN Resolution 2254.
Moreover, Safadi called for intensified efforts to create
the necessary conditions for the voluntary and safe return of
Syrian refugees.
He expressed concern over the decline in international support for these refugees,
as well as the strains faced by host countries and United Nations organizations
in assisting them.
Concluding the meeting, Safadi and Leaf agreed to continue
their cooperation, coordination, and joint action to further enhance the
longstanding friendship between Jordan and the US.
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