AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on Wednesday met with Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation and Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh.

 

Talks focused on the situation in Gaza, with both sides stressing the need to fully implement all provisions of the ceasefire agreement and ensure the immediate and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

 

Safadi and Al Sheikh also called for urgent and effective regional and international action to halt illegal Israeli measures in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, warning that such actions undermine the two-state solution and diminish prospects for a just and lasting peace.

 

They also warned against the "grave" consequences of Israel’s continued annexation of Palestinian land, expansion of settlements, attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo in occupied Jerusalem and its holy sites, and restrictions on Muslims and Christians from practising their religious rites.

 

They also reiterated that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 border, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the two-state solution, remains the only viable path to achieving peace in the region.

 

Also on Wednesday, Safadi held a series of phone calls with regional and international counterparts, focusing on efforts to contain the dangerous escalation in the region and advance diplomatic initiatives to restore security and stability.

 

During calls with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Badr Abdelati, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, discussions reviewed the latest regional developments and underscored the importance of continued coordination to preserve stability.

 

The ministers also reiterated solidarity in the face of Iranian attacks targeting Arab countries and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in restoring calm.

 

The discussions also focused on supporting the US-Iran ceasefire agreement and achieving comprehensive and lasting de-escalation based on respect for international law, state sovereignty, freedom of navigation, and addressing all sources of regional tension.

 

Also on Wednesday, Safadi held a phone call with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.

 

Safadi and Motegi discussed regional developments, ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and coordination in efforts to restore security and stability in the region, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

 

The minister also welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran, emphasising their support for initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable calm.

 

Safadi stressed that the upcoming US-Iran talks must produce an agreement that guarantees security and stability, respects international law and state sovereignty, and addresses the root causes of tensions over the past years.

 

The ministers also addressed the serious deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. Safadi called for an immediate stop to Israeli aggression and expressed support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to assert sovereignty over all its territory.

 

They highlighted the importance of consolidating stability in Gaza and ensuring full implementation of the ceasefire provisions.

 

Safadi briefed Motegi on the critical situation in the West Bank, pointing to illegal Israeli measures undermining the two-state solution, including settlement expansion, land annexation, and violations of the religious rights of Muslims and Christians.

 

He underscored the need for a genuine and effective international effort to halt these actions.

 

The ministers also reiterated the depth of the strategic partnership between Jordan and Japan and discussed practical steps to expand cooperation across key sectors.