Safadi affirms central role of two-state solution in talks with Irish, Finnish counterparts, PLO’s Erekat

AMMAN — Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday continued the Kingdom's efforts to form an international stance against the Israeli annexation of a third of occupied Palestine and create a "real ground" upon which to launch effective negotiations for peace based on the two-state solution.

Safadi discussed the threat imposed by the annexation decision on the two-state solution and on opportunities to realise regional peace with Ireland's Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

The two ministers voiced rejection of the annexation decision, which violates international law and undermines opportunities to achieve a two-state solution. 

Safadi praised the Irish position rejecting Israel's decision and the country's efforts to prevent the implementation of the decision.

Means to stop the annexation also topped the issues Safadi discussed with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto on Monday.  

The minister highlighted the importance of exerting "every effort possible” to stop the decision and preserve opportunities to reach a just and fair peace. 

Safadi expressed appreciation for Finland's stances opposing the decision and adhering to the two-state solution as "the only means to solve the conflict". 

During the talks with his Irish and Finnish counterparts, Safadi also highlighted Europe's "important role" in exerting efforts to stop the implementation of the decision, resolve the conflict and realise a fair peace.

Meanwhile, Safadi's talks with Secretary of the Central Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation Saeb Erekat focused on the latest developments related to efforts aimed at launching an effective international endeavour to reject and halt the decision.

They also highlighted the importance of continuing to coordinate efforts to confront the decision, which would "kill" the peace process, and called for launching serious negotiations to resolve the conflict according to the two-state solution. 

Safadi also participated in a dialogue at the world action group of the World Economic Forum to discuss the latest international developments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the best means to deal with its economic and social repercussions. 

A second Foreign Ministry statement said that Safadi is scheduled to hold talks with his German counterpart Heiko Maas on Wednesday in Amman, focusing on the Palestinian cause and other bilateral and regional issues.