Safadi, UAE counterpart talk ties, cooperation

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday in Amman discussed means to enhance cooperation in all fields to reflect the “historical, strategic and brotherly” ties between the countries.

Safadi and Sheikh Abdullah voiced keenness to cooperate further in the economic, investment, tourism, cultural and defence fields, among others, and to take practical steps to realise their envisioned goals, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

The two ministers reviewed the outcomes of the meeting of His Majesty King Abdullah and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Abu Dhabi Emirate and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, in May in Amman.

They also stressed the importance of continuing coordination over regional issues and efforts to overcome joint challenges and solve regional crises to achieve Middle East security and stability and serve Arab interests. 

Safadi also expressed the Kingdom’s pride in the ties with the UAE, praising the Abu Dhabi’s “unaltered brotherly stance” with Amman and its continuous support for Jordan’s efforts to overcome economic challenges. 

The minister also congratulated his Emirati counterpart over the “success” of the 2020 Dubai Expo, which is considered an Arab success in synchronisation with the UAE’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 

Sheikh Abdullah expressed his pride in the ties between the countries and leaderships, stressing that the UAE greatly appreciates the major role of the Kingdom in enhancing the joint Arab action and realising security and stability.

He also congratulated the Kingdom on the centennial of the Jordanian state’s establishment.