PM, Palestinian transport minister discuss ties

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Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh meets with Palestinian Transport Minister Assem Salem on January 25, 2022. (Photo: Petra)
AMMAN — Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Tuesday held talks with Palestinian Transport Minister Assem Salem, stressing the "special historical and brotherly" relations between the people of Jordan and Palestine, which His Majesty King Abdullah and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas are keen to enhance.اضافة اعلان

Khasawneh reiterated Jordan's strong support for the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state along the June 4, 1967, lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Jordan, Khasawneh stressed, stands with the Palestinians with all its abilities and expertise to help their steadfastness and the restoration of their legitimate rights.

The Palestinian minister commended the Kingdom's support and underlined the historical, deep-rooted, ties.

"We take pride in our relations with Jordan, which is our gateway to the outside world," he said, highlighting the technical support offered by Jordan to many Palestinian ministries and institutions.

The Palestinian minister said that his ministry is interested in benefiting from Jordan's expertise in transport and the use of smart applications, and relevant legislation.

Attending the meeting was Minister of Transport Wajeeh Azaizeh.


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