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Ammon News - The Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by MP Mirza Bolad, discussed on Thursday, with the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Marina Sereni and the accompanying delegation, issues of common interest and ways to enhance joint cooperation in all fields, especially in the parliamentary area.

The lawmaker stressed keenness to achieve stronger cooperation in various economic, commercial, educational and cultural fields to serve common interests.
Speaking at the talks, Bolad lauded Italy's "continuous" support to Jordan, underlining their common positions and fight against extremism, calling on increasing the volume of Italian investments in the Kingdom.

The Jordanian parliamentary policy is complementary to the state's diplomacy, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, which is based on moderation, peace and preservation of human rights, he pointed out.

The lawmaker stressed the need for continued European support for the Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
Continuing: " The EU role should help find a permanent solution to the Palestinian cause, and ensure the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on their national soil within the international legitimacy resolutions."

Locally, Bolad said the "real" problem facing Jordan is "economic", and that official figures on the unemployment index are "increasing".

Regarding political reforms, Bolad indicated that Jordan is a leading country in the region to affirm political reforms and freedom of expression.

In turn, Sereni said the Italian government commends the "clear" Jordanian position in the region and its continuous efforts to achieve a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East, adding that Jordan is "an important and main partner" in the region.

With regard to the Palestinian issue, the minister noted Italy's position is "clear" on this issue, which is in line with international legitimacy resolutions in this regard, which calls on resuming negotiations and opening dialogue in a "moderate" manner that protects rights of all concerned parties.