AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on Saturday held a phone conversation with British Foreign Secretary and Minister for Development Yvette Cooper, during which they discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen the historic ties between Jordan and the United Kingdom.

 

Both ministries emphasised the need to enhance cooperation and coordination between Jordan and the UK across all sectors, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

 

The two officials reviewed regional developments and highlighted the need to step up efforts to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the importance of opening all crossings to ensure the immediate and adequate delivery of humanitarian aid to the territory, which is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis caused and worsened by the ongoing aggression, the statement said.

 

They also reaffirmed the continued cooperation between the two countries in delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and agreed to maintain coordination on issues of mutual interest.

 

During the phone call, Safadi noted the “serious” deterioration of conditions in the occupied West Bank, stemming from Israel’s continued illegal actions, including settlement expansion, land confiscation, and the economic, social, and political blockade of the Palestinian people and leadership.

 

He also emphasised the urgent need for the international community to take immediate and decisive action to halt these measures, which threaten to undermine all prospects for the implementation of the two-state solution and the achievement of a just and lasting peace.

 

Safadi reiterated Jordan’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression against Qatar and affirmed the Kingdom’s full support for all measures taken to safeguard its security, stability, sovereignty, and the safety of its territory and citizens.

 

Safadi congratulated Cooper on assuming her role as UK Foreign Secretary, welcomed Britain’s continued support for the two-state solution, and commended its decision to officially recognise the Palestinian state during this month’s United Nations General Assembly meetings.