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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi received, on Sunday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sister Republic of Yemen, Afrah Al-Zouba.
Safadi received from Al-Zouba a message addressed to His Majesty King Abdullah II from his brother, the President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi.
The two ministers affirmed the strength of the brotherly relations between the two sister countries and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
Safadi and Al-Zouba agreed to activate political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed between them in 2022, which contributes to enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two countries.
They also discussed the arrangements for holding the 15th session of the Joint Jordanian-Yemeni Higher Committee in the coming period.
Safadi affirmed Jordan's steadfast position in supporting the efforts of the Yemeni legitimacy to restore Yemen's security, protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its gains.
Safadi also affirmed the Kingdom's solidarity with the legitimate Yemeni government in the face of Houthi militia attacks.
Safadi also stressed Jordan's condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full support for it in all measures and steps it takes to protect its security, stability, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.
Safadi and Al-Zouba emphasized the need to respect freedom of navigation in the Bab al-Mandab.
Al-Zouba appreciated Jordan's continued support for Yemen, affirming her country's keenness to develop brotherly relations and enhance cooperation with Jordan in various fields.
The two ministers discussed regional developments and coordination regarding them, and affirmed support for efforts to end the escalation and restore calm, leading to a comprehensive solution that achieves lasting security and stability, addresses all causes of tension, and ensures respect for the sovereignty of states, the principles of good neighborliness, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982.
The two ministers agreed to maintain communication and consultation to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional and international issues of mutual interest.
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