Foreign minister reaffirms Jordan's rejection of displacement of Palestinians

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that Jordan's position against the displacement of Palestinians remains "irreversible and unchanged," emphasizing the need for achieving regional stability and peace.

In remarks made during discussions with Sigrid Kaag, the Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Safadi reiterated Jordan's unwavering commitment to supporting Palestinians on their land.

"Jordan's position on this matter has been always clear and has not and will not ever change."

Safadi underscored that resolving the Palestinian issue lies within Palestine itself, reaffirming, "Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians."

He also highlighted Jordan’s ongoing efforts, under Royal directives, to deliver the largest possible volume of aid to Gaza, ensuring uninterrupted humanitarian support into the war-torn coastal enclave in preparation for reconstruction efforts.

Safadi also emphasized Jordan’s readiness to cooperate with the US administration to achieve peace in the region, noting that Jordan is working with all regional partners to make tangible progress toward peace.

Safadi and Kaag stressed the importance of continued collaboration to achieve a just and comprehensive peace. This vision includes the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the national Palestinian soil, based on the two-state solution along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. 

Safadi reiterated that the path to security, stability, and peace in the region lies in fulfilling the rights of the Palestinian people, allowing a sovereign Palestinian state to coexist in peace and security alongside Israel, in accordance with the two-state solution, international law, relevant international legitimacy resolutions, and recognized references.

He pointed to recent developments in the region, including breakthroughs that should be built upon, such as the progress made during the prisoner exchange deal, which led to a ceasefire and facilitated the flow of aid into Gaza.

Safadi also mentioned shifts in Lebanon and Syria, affirming that Jordan will continue to work with all parties, as it always has, to capitalize on these positive developments.