AMMAN: Jordan’s Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs, Ayman Safadi, held separate calls on Saturday with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the situation in the occupied West Bank, and Israel’s recent attack on Qatar.
During the call with Cooper, the ministers emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation between Jordan and the UK, including in the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which continues to suffer from an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe worsened by Israeli military action, the Jordan News Agency reported.
They stressed the urgent need to reach a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and to open all crossings to ensure immediate aid reaches those in need.
Safadi also highlighted the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank, citing settlement expansion, land confiscation, and the economic, social, and political blockade imposed on the Palestinian people.
He called on the international community to act swiftly to halt these measures, which undermine the two-state solution and the prospects for a just and lasting peace.
The ministers also addressed Israel’s attack on Qatar, with Safadi reiterating Jordan’s condemnation and pledging support for the Gulf state in safeguarding its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
He congratulated Cooper on assuming her role following the British Cabinet reshuffle and welcomed London’s continued backing for the two-state solution and its plan to recognize the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this month.
In his discussion with Fidan, Safadi called for joint efforts to immediately halt Israel’s assault on Gaza, secure a prisoner exchange agreement, and facilitate the swift delivery of aid, the JNA reported.
The ministers condemned Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank and reaffirmed Jordan and Turkiye’s solidarity with Qatar, underlining the importance of the upcoming Arab-Islamic summit in Doha in forming a unified regional response to Israeli aggression.
Both calls concluded with a commitment to maintain close coordination on issues of shared concern and regional security.
