Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on Tuesday, discussed in Moscow bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East, especially the Syrian crisis and the Palestinian issue.

In a joint statement ahead of the meeting, Safadi said a Jordanian-Russian summit, which will be held in Moscow tomorrow, would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations, developing cooperation and promoting the two countries' coordination of efforts toward resolving conflicts in the region and building security and stability.

Safadi reiterated Jordan's support for efforts to stop the suffering of the Syrian people and support a comprehensive ceasefire in all of Syria, as a step towards resuming the UN-led political talks, in accordance with the agreed terms of reference.

He said Jordan supports the Astana talks to consolidate the ceasefire, in order to pave the way for a political process within the framework of the Geneva negotiations, which involved Arab countries and the international community.

He stressed the importance of stopping unilateral Israeli measures, aimed at changing the status quo in the occupied territories, threatening the identity of Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy places and undermine the two-state solution, which is the only solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Russian Foreign Minister expressed his country's appreciation and support for Jordan's intensive efforts, led by His Majesty King Abdullah, and its pivotal role in achieving security and stability in the region, He also said Russia is keen to continue coordination, consultation and cooperation with Jordan on various regional issues and challenges.

Lavrov stressed the importance of the humanitarian role Jordan is doing on behalf of the world in serving and sheltering Syrian refugees, calling for the international community to assume its responsibilities in this regard and support and assist Jordan.

During the meeting, which was attended by senior officials from both countries, Lavrov briefed Safadi on the results of the Astana talks on that were concluded today.

The two ministers agreed to continue cooperation and coordination.