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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, on Tuesday received Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.

The two ministers discussed means of enhancing and developing bilateral ties, and they reviewed regional developments, including those related to the Palestinian issue and efforts aimed at launching serious and effective negotiations to resolve the conflict on the basis of the two-state solution.

Safadi and Marsudi said that there are broad prospects for strengthening cooperation between the two countries, which celebrate this year the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties, in economic, investment, tourism and cultural fields.

Marsudi will attend the political consultations held by senior officials in the two ministries after the meeting of the Joint Economic Committee to define the agreements that must be signed and to create the appropriate legislative environment to increase cooperation and identify areas of cooperation.

In joint press statements, Safadi said, "Talks focused on increasing cooperation between the two brotherly countries and deepening cooperation in a way that contributes to serving common causes," noting that "Coordination between us continues on how to serve our common causes, especially the Palestinian issue."

He added, "We absolutely agree that the Palestinian issue is the central and basic issue, and that peace will not be achieved without resolving it on the basis of the two-state solution," noting that he briefed the guest minister on the outcomes of the Arab foreign ministers meeting in Cairo yesterday, which were positive and reflected the unified Arab position, With regard to the firm stances of the solution and the Arab position, which also reflects the Islamic position.

He said, "We agreed to intensify our joint efforts in coordination with our brothers and friends in order to confirm once again that the Palestinian issue must remain at the forefront of regional issues, and that efforts must be intensified in order to find the political horizon that it needs to reach a two-state solution according to the approved references, and the Arab Peace Initiative, in a manner that guarantees the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state with occupied Jerusalem as its capital, on the pre-June 4, 1967 borders."

Safadi stressed that "there is an opportunity to create a better horizon with the new US administration," noting that statements of this administration are positive, and clearly articulate that the US administration wants to create an environment that allows progress towards serious and effective negotiations to achieve peace."

He stressed that "in the Kingdom we will work intensively with the new administration towards achieving our common goal of ensuring the realization of a just and comprehensive peace that achieves real stability and security in the region." He added, "Our efforts are continuing with our brothers in Indonesia and the Arab countries.

He indicated that "the meeting of the Arab League was held upon a joint Jordanian-Egyptian initiative and provided a platform from which to proceed in our dialogue with the US administration, the European Union, the International Quartet and the international community in order to move forward."

For her part, Marsudi emphasized the depth of coordination with the Kingdom and its appreciation of the strong relationship between the two brotherly countries.

She added, "The relationship between Indonesia and Jordan is comprehensive, not only at the governmental level, but also at the business, parliament and popular level," stressing her country's commitment to enhancing and strengthening bilateral ties with Jordan."

Marsudi said, "We discussed some important issues such as the Palestinian issue," and also said she followed the meeting held in Cairo yesterday, noting that Indonesia showed strong support for the Arab League's position on the Palestinian issue.

She indicated that she would meet tomorrow with the Palestinian Foreign Minister, underlining that the Indonesian support for the Palestinian cause is unlimited.