AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Tuesday reiterated that the top priority for Jordan’s foreign policy is achieving an immediate end to the assault on Gaza, ending bloodshed, and safeguarding the prospects of establishing an independent Palestinian state.

 

Speaking during a discussion of the Foreign Ministry’s budget with the Lower House’s Finance Committee, Safadi said that the ministry, guided by His Majesty King Abdullah, is working to strengthen national reconciliation and to help create a secure and stable regional environment.

 

Safadi stressed that resolving the Palestinian issue remains the cornerstone of regional stability, noting that any solution must ensure the realization of the Palestinian people’s right to freedom and the establishment of an independent and sovereign state of their own, according to Al Mamlaka.

 

The foreign minister said that war-torn Gaza has witnessed Israeli attacks recently “in clear violation of international law”, adding that around 70,000 Palestinians have been killed and thousands more displaced.

 

He added that Jordan has played a pivotal role over the past two years in countering the Israeli narrative and mobilising international opinion against the war on Gaza, working closely with regional partners through the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee led by Saudi Arabia, as well as through the United Nations.

 

Safadi said Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 500 times, and that the current aid deliveries to Gaza meet only 20 per cent of the population’s needs. He affirmed that Jordan will continue pressing for full adherence to the ceasefire, increased humanitarian access, and concrete steps towards a two-state solution.

 

On Syria, the minister said Jordan continues to support Damascus after years of conflict, expressing hope for a stable and secure future that preserves Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He reiterated Jordan’s support for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to help rebuild their country.

 

Safadi highlighted that Jordan’s foreign policy is anchored in firm principles, and that the government employs all available tools to advance them. “We operate within clear priorities to address regional challenges and promote stability that supports prosperity and economic growth for our people.”

 

He added that the ministry’s budget remains modest, with most funds dedicated to operational costs, including salaries, Al Mamlaka reported.

 

Efforts are underway, he said, to strengthen the ministry’s capacity in areas such as cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. “The ministry is also working to advance Jordan’s economic and commercial interests abroad and improve consular services, with plans to fully digitize all services.”