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(MENAFN – Jordan Times) AMMAN – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, conveyed a message from His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
The King’s letter focused on the means to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, enhance coordination and consultation on regional issues amid exceptional circumstances in the region and the world, and enhance joint Arab action for the benefit of the region, according to a Ministry of Foreign Relations. statement.
The letter expressed its interest in taking relations between the Kingdom and Egypt “to a broader horizon of tangible cooperation,” in line with the trilateral cooperation mechanism with Iraq.
Sisi conveyed his salutations to His Majesty, expressing the aspiration to continue coordination between the two countries at various levels, considering the growing challenges facing the region.
During the meeting in Cairo, Sisi stressed that joint coordination and unity of Arab positions would shape the framework of Arab national security.
Talks during the meeting, which were attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri, addressed the latest regional developments, in particular the Palestinian cause and the Middle East peace process.
The discussions highlighted the importance of intensifying international efforts towards a just and comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy, as well as resuming negotiations.
Regarding the events related to Libya, Safadi highlighted the Kingdom’s support for Egypt’s efforts to reach a solution to the Libyan crisis, one that guarantees the unity and security of Libya, as well as the security of Libya’s neighboring countries. .
Safadi and Shoukri also held bilateral talks, before the trilateral meeting that included their Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein.
The ministers discussed the means to implement the resolutions and results of the Jordanian-Egyptian-Iraqi trilateral summit held in Amman last August, in which the leaders of the three countries highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation and adopting the best forms of translating strategic relationships on the ground.
The three ministers highlighted the importance of continuing with ministerial and technical meetings based on the results of the trilateral summit, which focused on the health, medical, energy and inter-trade sectors, as well as investment promotion and economic cooperation.
The three ministers, during a press conference after the meeting, indicated that a series of projects, agreements and understandings have been developed that will be discussed by the related ministers in the fields of energy, infrastructure, reconstruction, food security and pharmaceuticals, among others. vital sectors.
They also emphasized that the trilateral mechanism of action aims to improve integration and build common positions to establish a joint Arab action model and serve as a starting point for broader cooperation that is positively reflected in the three countries and the region in general. .
Safadi, in his remarks, said that His Majesty’s letter focused on the trilateral cooperation mechanism between the Kingdom, Egypt and Iraq to achieve more concrete collaboration in various sectors.
On regional issues, Safadi highlighted the common vision, emphasizing that the most important central issue is the Palestinian cause, highlighting that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a threat to regional security.
Expressing his support for Egypt’s water security, Safadi emphasized that water security is “part of Arab security.” He stressed that Egypt’s position on the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is “rational” as it seeks an agreement that preserves the rights of all parties based on international law.
The Foreign Minister stressed that Iraq’s security and stability is an ‘integral part’ of regional security and stability, Safadi said: ‘We reiterate that we must protect Iraq from the repercussions of any regional differences in order to protect the region from the consequences of any threat to Iraq. ‘
Safadi also met with the Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Abul Gheit, on regional developments and mechanisms related to the activation of joint Arab action amid these difficult circumstances, which require further cooperation and coordination, according to the release.
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