Jordan, Palestine call for "stopping all Israeli violations"

Source: Xinhua| 2020-11-17 01:23:03|Editor: huaxia

AMMAN, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Palestinian counterpart Riyad Al-Malki on Monday held talks discussing developments concerning the Palestinian cause.

During the meeting in the Jordanian capital Amman, the ministers stressed the importance of stopping the Israeli violations, which hindered the process of establishing peace, condemning the construction of new settlements in Givat Hamatos and other areas, a statement by the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said.

The ministers called for serious and effective negotiations to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-state solution, leading to establishing the independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian state.

Safadi highlighted Jordan's efforts in encouraging financial support provided by international partners for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

The Palestinian official voiced appreciation for Jordan's support to the Palestinian issue, emphasizing Jordan's key role in protecting the holy sites in Jerusalem. Enditem

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