Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed efforts to end regional escalation on Sunday, emphasizing the need to support de-escalation initiatives.
According to Jordan News Agency, during a telephone call, the two ministers stressed the necessity of relying on dialogue and diplomacy to restore calm. They highlighted the importance of addressing the root causes of tension, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, and achieving lasting security and stability.
Safadi and Abdelatty affirmed the solidarity between Jordan and Egypt in facing shared challenges and noted ongoing joint efforts to foster regional stability. They also reviewed developments regarding the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the importance of implementing all clauses of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan regarding Gaza.
The ministers warned against illegal Israeli measures that consolidate occupation in the West Bank and target holy sites in Jerusalem. They called on the international community to take effective action to halt these policies and protect regional and international peace and security from actions pushing the occupied Palestinian territories toward further instability.