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Jordan vows to continue its role in fighting terrorism

Xinhua, January 18, 2017 Adjust font size:

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Tuesday that Jordan will continue to be at the forefront in fighting terrorism, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

The minister made the remarks at a meeting with British Member of Parliament Fabian Hamilton.

They looked into efforts to fight terrorism at all fronts, as Safadi called for measures to stop the Israeli provocations that undermine peacemaking efforts.

He then stressed Jordan's continued role in protecting the holy sites in Jerusalem.

The two sides also looked into developments in the Middle East, discussing means to revive efforts to resume peace talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis leading to the creation of an independent Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital.

On Syria, they underscored the need for a political solution to restore the stability and the unity of the country.

Hamilton confirmed support for Jordan, which is facing pressure due to hosting a large number of Syrian refugees.

Safadi also met with United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Tuesday and discussed efforts to address the situation in Yemen. Endit