Jordanian, German officials discuss ties, Palestinian cause

Jordan’s lower house speaker met the vice president of the German parliament on Sunday to discuss ties, Jordan News Agency reported.

In his meeting with Aydan Ozoguz, Speaker Ahmed Safadi highlighted the “strong and multifaceted” ties between Jordan and Germany, and called for increased cooperation.

He expressed his gratitude for Germany’s support in managing the Syrian refugee crisis, highlighting the significant burden Jordan bears due to regional instability and the influx of refugees.

During the meeting, Safadi warned that the failure to achieve the Palestinian right to an independent state remains a major source of regional instability.

Ozoguz agreed on the importance of German-Jordanian relations and said that her visit aimed to build mutual trust. She highlighted Germany’s commitment to collaborating with Jordan to develop viable solutions to regional challenges, with the ultimate goal of achieving a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Khaldoun Haynam, chairman of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee, also addressed the meeting, highlighting the importance of adequate international support for Jordan.

He praised Jordan’s efforts in assisting refugees and urged the international community to support the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees so that it can continue to help Palestinian refugees.