Washington: Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, met yesterday afternoon in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two top diplomats discussed the strategic partnership between their nations and pressing regional issues.
According to Jordan News Agency, both ministers underscored the importance of the friendly relations between Jordan and the United States, committing to their further development across all sectors. Safadi expressed appreciation for the US’s ongoing support to Jordan, while Rubio emphasized the Kingdom’s crucial role in bolstering security and stability in the region.
The discussion also covered efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into the Strip. Safadi reiterated Jordan’s support for the joint efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to reach an exchange agreement that would secure a permanent ceasefire.
Furthermore, the ministers addressed de-escalation efforts in the West Bank and the situation in Syria. This included the implementation of the tripartite agreement reached during the Jordanian-US-Syrian talks hosted by the Kingdom last Saturday, and the necessity of solidifying the ceasefire in Syria’s southern Sweida Governorate.
Rubio stressed the importance of dialogue as the pathway to resolving the crisis in southern Syria and protecting all civilians. Safadi, in turn, emphasized the need to firmly establish the ceasefire in Sweida, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, protect civilians, extend the Syrian state’s sovereignty and rule of law across all Syrian territory, and support the reconstruction process in Syria on foundations that guarantee its unity, sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety and rights of all Syrians.
The ministers agreed to maintain continuous coordination and communication in their efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation, resolve regional crises, and solidify security and stability.