Jordanian FM discusses with several counterparts Trump's decision over Jerusalem

AMMAN, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday discussed with several counterparts U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

In a joint press conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi in Amman, Safadi said the U.S. decision lacked legitimacy as it opposes the international law and UN Security Council resolutions, and contradicts with all references related to the Palestinian issue.

Safadi said it was time to work hand in hand as Arabs and Muslims and coordinate with the international community to achieve the two-state solution which is the optimal solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Marsudi stressed her country's rejection and condemnation of the U.S. decision, underlining the need for a well-studied response to the decision as the Jerusalem issue is very sensitive and complicated.

Also on Monday, Safadi discussed the issue with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, European Union's top diplomat Federica Mogherini, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono over the phone.

Trump announced on Wednesday that he acknowledged Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and decided to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Trump's declaration received widespread criticism and opposition from Arab and Muslim countries. Enditem