AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday received Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty to discuss regional developments and bilateral coordination.

 

The meeting, held in implementation of directives from His Majesty King Abdullah and President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, follows a phone call between the two leaders on Sunday.

 

Both ministers underscored the "deep-rooted, historic brotherly relations" between Jordan and Egypt and the importance of joint coordination to serve mutual interests, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

 

Safadi and Abdelatty discussed the repercussions of the dangerous regional escalation, exploring prospects for restoring calm and protecting the region from an expanded conflict. They emphasised activating diplomacy and joint Arab action to address current crises and challenges

 

The two ministers renewed their condemnation of Iranian attacks on Jordan and brotherly Gulf Arab states, rejecting such actions as an "unjustified escalation" and a "flagrant violation of international law and state sovereignty."

 

Safadi stressed that Jordan will take all necessary and available steps to protect its citizens, security, stability, and sovereignty. For his part, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity and support for Jordan in the face of Iranian aggression against its territory.

 

Both ministers expressed full solidarity with other Arab countries, supporting any measures taken by sisterly states to counter Iranian attacks and safeguard their security. Safadi expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s unwavering stance alongside the Kingdom.

 

The top diplomats cautioned that the focus on the conflict with Iran and its repercussions must not overshadow the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

 

They stressed the necessity of implementing US President Donald Trump’s plan in its entirety and halting illegal Israeli measures in the West Bank that undermine the prospects for a just peace.

 

The ministers also condemned Israel's continued restrictions on freedom of worship and the closure of Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif to worshippers. They described these actions as a "blatant violation of international law" and the historical and legal status quo, warning of the grave consequences of such policies.

 

Regarding Lebanon, the ministers affirmed their support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to activate national institutions and ensure that weapons remain solely in the hands of the state. They condemned the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, demanding an immediate end to the hostilities.

 

The two sides agreed to maintain continuous cooperation across various sectors and sustain high-level coordination on issues of mutual concern.