AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Expatriates
Ayman Safadi held a series of meetings with a number of
his counterparts and officials participating in the 77th session of the UN
General Assembly in New York, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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According to a
ministry statement, Safadi discussed with EU High Representative for Foreign
Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President
Josep Borrell the outcomes of the 14th meeting Jordan had with the EU Council last
June, as well as a wide range of Middle East issues, foremost among them the
Palestinian cause, the Syrian crisis, and refugee issues.
Safadi also
discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov efforts to resolve the
Ukrainian crisis and address its consequences, and measures taken to reach a
political solution to the Syrian crisis, and halt its catastrophic
repercussions.
The two
diplomats also discussed challenges facing Jordan as a result of hosting 1.3
million Syrian refugees, and the challenge of drug trafficking.
Talks between
Safadi and Lavrov tackled steps to be taken to stabilize the situation in
southern Syria, namely, the UN Security Council Resolution 2642 related to the
mechanism of aid delivery to Syria across the borders.
The two
ministers also discussed developments related to the Palestinian cause, and
efforts to return to serious and effective negotiations to achieve a just and
comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution, and stop the
illegal Israeli measures.
Safadi, along with Arab foreign ministers of the Arab Communication Group
on the
Ukrainian crisis, held talks with Lavrov, focusing on resolving the
Ukrainian crisis in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, the
statement said.
In talks with
his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the latter stressed that
Tehran is not against enhancing relation’s with Jordan, according to a local media
outlet, while Safadi said that the Islamic world is witnessing challenges that
should be solved through dialogue among the region’s countries to serve Muslims
and enhance governments’ ties.
Safadi also said
that the Jordanian government wishes to boost ties with Islamic countries in
the region, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The two sides
stressed the importance of dialogue and regional cooperation.
Safadi’s talks
with his Syrian counterpart
Faisal Mekdad focused on efforts to find a political
solution to the Syrian crisis that preserves Syria’s unity and sovereignty,
restores its security, stability, and role in the region, puts an end to
terrorism, and creates an environment that encourages the voluntary return of
refugees to their homeland, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Safadi stressed
that it is important to intensify efforts to end the Syrian crisis and deal
with its consequences, pointing out the Arab countries’ role in this regard.
The two
ministers discussed cooperation between Syria and Jordan that serves the two
countries’ interests, focusing on border security, drug smuggling, water, food
security, and the refugee files, among others.
Safadi also held
talks with Counselor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet, focusing on
the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Safadi discussed with
his Dutch counterpart,
Wopke Hoekstra, ways to develop bilateral cooperation in
various fields, and within the framework of partnership with the EU, in
addition to regional and international developments, and efforts to resolve
crises, the statement said.
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