Jordan King, Kuwait Emir stress on importance of reducing regional tensions, avoid escalation

Their Majesties and Highnesses discussed reaching a just solution to the Palestinian issue and implementing the two-state solution. (Petra news agency)                                       
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Updated 24 April 2024
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Jordan King, Kuwait Emir stress on importance of reducing regional tensions, avoid escalation

DUBAI: King of Jordan Abdullah II and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah stressed on the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East and avoiding military escalation, according to Petra News Agency.

A joint Jordanian-Kuwaiti statement was issued on Wednesday after the Emir’s two day state visit to the Kingdom.

Both leaders discussed ways to enhance a joint Arab action aimed at confronting emerging regional challenges as well as serving common Arab issues.  

The leaders affirmed their support for any steps that ensure the security and stability of the region and stressed the importance of giving priority to dialogue and diplomatic solutions in resolving differences and conflicts. 

Their Majesties and Highnesses discussed reaching a just solution to the Palestinian issue and implementing the two-state solution.                                        

The discussions also included talks on investment and tourism, as well as ways to increase trade between Jordan and Kuwait.


Swiss close Tehran embassy, but maintain open line between US, Iran

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Swiss close Tehran embassy, but maintain open line between US, Iran

  • The ambassador ⁠and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land

GENEVA: Switzerland is temporarily closing its embassy ​in Tehran due to the war in the Middle East and increasing security ‌risks, ‌the ​foreign ‌office ⁠said ​on Wednesday.
The ambassador ⁠and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land and ⁠are safely ‌outside ‌the country, ​it ‌added. “They will return ‌to Tehran as soon as the situation allows.”
Switzerland ‌will continue to maintain an ⁠open ⁠line of communication between the United States and Iran, in consultation with the two countries, the statement said.