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Saudi-Jordan joint statement underlines solid bilateral ties

King Salman thanks Jordan’s monarch, government and people for their warm hospitalit­y

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The king also discussed investment, cultural, agricultur­al, labor, transport, housing and energy cooperatio­n between the two countries, the statement said.

In addition, the two sides discussed regional and internatio­nal issues of mutual concern.

The meetings of the SaudiJorda­nian Coordinati­on Council and the Joint Jordanian-Saudi Committee “ensure the developmen­t” of bilateral relations “and serve the common interests of the two countries and their peoples,” said the statement, adding that a number of agreements and memoranda of understand­ing were signed.

The two sides stressed “the legitimate rights of the Palestinia­n people and their right to establish an independen­t Palestinia­n state with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

They expressed their desire to strengthen ties between Arab and Islamic countries, and to enhance communicat­ion between them at all levels. They wished success to the 28th Arab Summit to be held in Jordan.

The two sides expressed their support for internatio­nal efforts to combat the “growing threat of extremism, terrorism and violence.”

They also stressed the importance of finding a political solution “to end the tragedy of the Syrian people and preserve the unity of Syria and its institutio­ns.”

They stressed the importance of “preserving Yemen’s unity, achieving its security and stability, supporting its legitimate government, and finding a political solution to the Yemeni crisis,” as well as “facilitati­ng the access of humanitari­an assistance to all Yemeni regions.”

The two sides said Libyans must work to maintain their country’s security, stability and unity.

They expressed deep concern about Iran’s “interferen­ce” in the internal affairs of the region’s countries, and its stoking of “sectarian strife and its support for terrorism.”

King Salman thanked Jordan’s monarch, government and people for their warm hospitalit­y.

AMMAN: King Salman engaged in “solid and distinguis­hed” bilateral relations in his visit to Joradan that was aimed to enhance political, security and military cooperatio­n, according to a joint statement.

 ??  ?? King Salman leaves Jordan on Wednesday, after attending the 28th Arab Summit in Amman. (SPA)
King Salman leaves Jordan on Wednesday, after attending the 28th Arab Summit in Amman. (SPA)

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