Jordan, UK discuss region, ties

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and a British parliamentary delegation on Tuesday discussed regional challenges and efforts to deal with them.

Judeh underscored the distinguished Jordanian-British relations and commitment to maintaining joint coordination, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

He stressed the importance of restoring momentum to peace negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis, and arriving at a solution that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

All final-status issues, Judeh noted, are related to Jordanian key interests.

Judeh and the parliamentary delegation also discussed counterterrorism, reaffirming the need for coordination among all parties taking part in this effort.

They also discussed Syria, Libya, Iraq and Yemen, stressing the importance of arriving at political solutions for the crises in these countries.

Judeh highlighted the burdens borne by the Kingdom as a result of hosting Syrian refugees and the pressures placed on host communities and the country's infrastructure, noting the need to further assist Jordan in this regard, while expressing his appreciation of British support.

The UK delegates commended Jordan's efforts in support of Syrian refugees and regional peace.

Also on Tuesday, Senate President Faisal Fayez met with the visiting British delegation, chaired by Labour MP Sir Gerald Kaufman, who is on an official visit to the Kingdom.

Fayez highlighted Jordan's position on various regional developments, especially with regard to the Palestinian issue and the crisis in Syria.

The parliamentary delegation lauded the Kingdom's reform efforts and its role in combating terrorism and working to secure regional peace.