Riyadh:Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi in Riyadh. The meeting focused on the strong bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Jordan, exploring ways to enhance and develop these ties to benefit both nations and promote cooperation in various sectors.
According to Saudi Press Agency, discussions also centered on the ongoing regional developments, particularly the continuous attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi territory. Safadi expressed Jordan's unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia in addressing these attacks and pledged full support for the Kingdom's measures to ensure its security and stability.
The ministers reviewed efforts aimed at reducing tensions, preventing the spread of conflicts, and restoring regional security and stability. These efforts emphasize adherence to international law, principles of good neighborliness, non-interference in state affairs, and ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation through critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which are vital for global market stability and trade flow.
Following their discussions, the foreign ministers signed an amended protocol to the minutes establishing the Saudi-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council. This council, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and King Abdullah II of Jordan, aims to enhance cooperation and coordination across various fields, benefiting the interests and people of both countries.
The foreign ministers will lead the council's general secretariat, with their respective foreign ministries overseeing its operations, including meeting preparations and activities of the ministerial committees under its umbrella.