Judeh discusses region with Japan envoy

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on Tuesday discussed regional developments with Special Representative of the Government of Japan for the Middle East and Europe Masaharu Kohno, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

They voiced interest in helping parties resume coordination and cooperation in regards to issues of mutual interest and discussed recent developments and efforts to revive Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations. 

Judeh stressed Jordan's stance calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and within the June 4, 1967 lines, based on relevant international references and the Arab Peace Initiative.

He also reviewed the developments in Syria, stressing the importance of reaching a political solution to the Syrian conflict that guarantees the safety, security and unity of the state with the participation of all segments of Syrian society as stipulated in the Geneva I resolutions.

For his part, Kohno voiced his country’s appreciation and support for the Jordanian efforts, in dealing with the issues in the region to achieve security and stability.