Turkish delegation meetings focus on bilateral ties, region

AMMAN — Jordan and Turkey play a key role in enhancing regional security and stability and in combatting terrorism and extremism, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Rajai Muasher said on Wednesday.

During a meeting with a Turkish parliamentary delegation, chaired by the Head of the Turkish-Jordanian Friendship Committee Hulya Narges, Muasher highlighted the Kingdom’s stances towards various regional issues, mainly supporting Palestinians in their legitimate rights to statehood, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

In this regard, the deputy prime minister praised Ankara’s support of the Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. 

As for the Syrian crisis, Muasher underscored the importance of reaching a political solution that maintains the unity of the country, highlighting the toll of hosting Syrian refugees on Jordan, mainly regarding the infrastructure, health and educational sectors. 

Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Musa Maayta also called for exchanging parliamentary visits between Amman and Ankara in a way that boosts bilateral ties at various levels.

For her part, Narges expressed her country’s appreciation for Jordan’s foreign policies on various issues under the “turbulent” situations prevailing in the region.

Also on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with the Turkish delegates to go over the latest regional developments, and the means in which to overcome challenges in a way that can preserve security and stability in both countries and the region as a whole. 

Discussions also reviewed the “brotherly ties” between Amman and Ankara, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.