Jordan, Netherlands reaffirm rejection to Israeli plan to annex Palestinian lands

Source: Xinhua| 2020-06-23 04:13:42|Editor: huaxia

AMMAN, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Jordan and the Netherlands on Monday reaffirmed their rejection to Israel's plan to annex the Palestinian territories, according to the Jordanian foreign ministry.

The remarks were made during a phone call between Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Dutch counterpart Stef Blok.

They examined the latest developments of the Palestinian cause, mainly Israeli threats to the regional peace about annexing Palestinian lands.

During the call, Safadi underlined the launch of immediate and effective international efforts against the Israeli annexation plan.

He also called for resuming direct negotiations to realize peace based on the two-state solution and relevant international resolutions.

The minister commended the Netherlands and the EU for rejecting the Israeli annexation plan and adhering to the two-state solution as the only means to achieve peace.

The two sides also discussed efforts to secure the financial support necessary for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to continue its role in aiding the refugees. Enditem

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