TOKYO – On Friday,
Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, discussing bilateral
relations and ways to support and enhance cooperation across various fields,
Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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Both prime ministers emphasized the depth of
historical relations and the
strategic partnership between their countries. 2024 marks 70 years since the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Jordan and Japan.
“We highly appreciate the strategic relations that bind our two nations. We
value Japan’s partnership with Jordan, which extends over many years, and its continuous
support for Jordan’s reform programs and development efforts,” Khasawneh
stated.
Discussions concerning the war on Gaza
During the meeting, Khasawneh briefed his Japanese counterpart on the
developments in the Middle East related to the
Israeli aggression on Gaza, as
well as the efforts undertaken by Jordan to halt the war in Gaza and ensure the
urgent and sustainable delivery of humanitarian and medical aid.
He reiterated that the region can only achieve security and stability
through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967
borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, within the framework of a
two-state solution and relevant international legitimacy decisions.
Japan has consistently played a central role in working toward peace in the
region and enhancing global security and stability. Khasawneh expressed hope
for Japan’s membership in the
UN Security Council for the years 2023 and 2024
to contribute to alleviating the suffering caused by Israeli aggression.
Khasawneh emphasized the importance of continuing support for
UNRWA. This support is crucial given
the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and the urgent need
for assistance there, as well as the services provided by UNRWA in other
operational areas in the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
Despite the significant decline in international aid, Jordan continues to
provide essential services to approximately 1.3 million Syrian refugees
residing within its borders. Khasawneh reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to
structural reform, reliance on friends to support its reform process, and
extended financing program with the
International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Japanese Prime Minister affirmed that the security and stability of the
Middle East region are at the forefront of Japan’s foreign policy concerns,
hoping for a return to stability and prosperity in the area.
The Speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives expressed gratitude to
Jordan for its role in evacuating Japanese citizens who arrived from Gaza
through Jordanian airports.
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