AMMAN — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al-Safadi received a call from his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, on
Wednesday to discuss the international efforts needed to pave the way for
negotiations to achieve a comprehensive and just peace on the basis of a
two-state solution.
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During the call, Safadi and Motegi stressed the importance
of maintaining the ceasefire, halting Israeli violations in the region, and
enhancing Jordanian-Japanese relations.
Safadi commended Japan’s commitment to a two-state solution,
underscoring the country’s role in supporting international efforts to achieve
the permanent and just peace in compliance with international law. He stressed
that Israel must respect the status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites, and
halt its continuous violations in the occupied territories and Al-Aqsa
Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif.
He added that the displacement of people from their homes in
Jerusalem hinders international peace efforts seeking peace in the region.
For his part, Motegi commended
His Majesty King Abdullah’s
efforts in leading the peace process and brokering a ceasefire, underscoring
the Kingdom’s custodianship over Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites.
Both ministers stressed the importance of coordination to
develop strategic bilateral ties.
Also on Wednesday,
Safadi discussed bilateral ties and
regional peace efforts with a delegation from the French parliamentary defense
committee.
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