Parliamentary committee, Egyptian envoy discuss ties, regional coordination

AMMAN — The Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee, headed by MP Dina Basheer, on Sunday reiterated the deep-rooted political and economic ties between Jordan and Egypt, as well as the close cooperation between their respective parliaments.

During a meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Amman Mohamed Samir, Basheer highlighted the strong relationship between His Majesty King Abdullah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, emphasising the strategic partnership between the two countries across multiple sectors.

She noted the alignment of Jordanian and Egyptian positions on a range of regional and international issues, particularly the Palestinian cause, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Basheer reiterated Jordan’s firm rejection of the displacement of Palestinians, underscored the urgent need for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and called for the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. 

She also stressed the importance of maintaining ongoing coordination between Amman and Cairo on key regional developments.

Committee members MPs Mohammed Jarrah, Bakr Haisa, Rakin Abu Haniya, and Mohammed Kataw echoed Basheer’s remarks, affirming the importance of sustained consultation and joint action between the two countries. 

They also commended the outcomes of Jordanian-Egyptian summits and meetings, describing them as instrumental in fostering cooperation at all levels.

The ambassador commended the longstanding and robust Jordanian-Egyptian relationship, highlighting the shared vision of both leaderships on numerous Arab and international challenges. 

He pointed to the high-level coordination between the two countries under the leadership of King Abdullah and President El Sisi, saying the partnership continues to advance the shared interests of both nations.