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Jordan Times
a day ago
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- Jordan Times
Safadi, US Rubio discuss strategic Amman-Washington partnership, regional developments — ministry
AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the strategic partnership between the two countries and pressing regional developments, during a meeting in Washington on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two top diplomats reaffirmed the strong ties between Jordan and the United States, stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation across various sectors, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Safadi expressed appreciation for the continued US support to Jordan, while Rubio highlighted Jordan's vital role in promoting regional security and stability. Talks also focused on efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, the statement said, with Safadi reiterating Jordan's support for US, Egyptian, and Qatari efforts aimed at reaching a swap agreement that would lead to a lasting ceasefire. The situation in the West Bank and Syria also featured prominently in the discussions. The two ministers reviewed progress following last week's tripartite Jordanian-American-Syrian talks hosted in Amman, particularly the implementation of a ceasefire in southern Syria's Sweida Governorate, the statement said. Rubio emphasised the need for dialogue to resolve the crisis in southern Syria and protect civilians. Safadi underlining the importance of sustaining the ceasefire, delivering aid, ensuring civilian protection, and upholding Syrian sovereignty and the rule of law throughout the country. He also stressed the importance of supporting Syria's reconstruction in a manner that safeguards its unity, sovereignty, stability, and the rights of all its citizens. Safadi and Rubio agreed to maintain coordination and communication to enhance bilateral cooperation, address regional crises, and advance peace and stability in the region.
Arab News
6 days ago
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- Arab News
US envoy praises Jordan's role in ceasefire efforts in Syria's Sweida region after meeting FM
AMMAN: Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi met on Saturday with US ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani to discuss recent developments in Syria, the Jordan News Agency reported. Their discussions had a particular focus on consolidating the fragile ceasefire in the southern Sweida governorate, JNA added. The talks also addressed the importance of enforcing the ceasefire to safeguard Syria's unity, protect civilians and uphold the rule of law, amid concerns over instability and violence in the region. Safadi reiterated Jordan's full support for Syria's security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stressed that peace in Syria remained a cornerstone of broader regional stability. He also expressed appreciation for Washington's diplomatic role, saying: 'The United States plays a key role in bringing about a ceasefire and in protecting Syria's security and stability and the safety of its people.' Safadi underscored the strength of the partnership and cooperation between Amman and Washington on Syria-related issues. The foreign minister went on to condemn repeated Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, denouncing them as 'a blatant violation of international law and a breach of Syria's sovereignty, which threatens its security, stability, unity, and the safety of its people.' For his part, Barrack praised Jordan's leadership in regional affairs. Amman, July 19, 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack held a trilateral meeting today to discuss the situation in Syria and efforts to stabilize the… — Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) July 19, 2025 'Grateful for the partnership of FM Ayman Safadi today as we operationalize the ceasefire in Suwayda,' he wrote on X following the meeting. 'The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a critical leadership role in the region, and we are making positive steps to support a unified, stable Syria at peace with its neighbors, including our Jordanian allies,' he added. The meeting comes amid a renewed diplomatic push to de-escalate tensions in Syria's south, where tribal, political and external dynamics continue to shape the fragile post-Assad regime landscape.
Arab News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza
BRUSSELS: Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday that the flow of aid into Gaza has not increased despite an agreement last week between Israel and the European Union that should have had that result. 'Nothing has changed (on the ground),' Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters ahead of the EU-Middle East meeting in Brussels on Monday. The EU's top diplomat said on Thursday that the bloc and Israel agreed to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation, including increasing the number of aid trucks and opening crossing points and aid routes. Asked what steps Israel has taken, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar referred to an understanding with the EU but did not provide details on implementation. Asked if there were improvements after the agreement, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told reporters that the situation in Gaza remains 'catastrophic.' 'There is a real catastrophe happening in Gaza resulting from the continuation of the Israeli siege,' he said. Safadi said Israel allowed the entry of 40 to 50 trucks days ago from Jordan but that was 'far from being sufficient' for the besieged enclave. EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of Monday's meeting that there have been some signs of progress on Gaza aid but not enough improvement on the ground. Israel's continued military operations and blockade have left the entire population of 2.3 million people in Gaza facing acute food insecurity, with nearly half a million at risk of famine by the end of September, a joint United Nations report said last month.
