Ammon News - CAIRO (Petra) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs Nasser Judeh conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II and his wishes of progress and prosperity to the Egyptian people.

At a meeting in Cairo with Egyptian Interim President Adly Mansour, Judeh voiced the hope that Egypt will continue to play its historical and pivotal role at the regional and international level.

The minister reiterated Jordan's support to Egypt to overcome the current circumstances, safeguard its security and stability, and realize the aspirations of the Egyptian people for a prosperous future.

Judeh also discussed Jordanian-Egyptian ties with the Egyptian interim president, adding that Jordan was keen build closer relations in the interest of both the peoples.

The Egyptian president appreciated Jordan's support to Egypt and its people at all times and said his country valued King Abdullah's efforts to bring about peace and stability in the region.

The foreign minister also met with Arab League Secretary General Nabil Elaraby and discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, besides efforts to resume peace negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

Talks also covered the situation in Syria and the need to bring the ongoing violence to an end by arriving at a political solution to the Syrian crisis that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and preserves Syria's unity.