Foreign Minister, Lithuanian Counterpart Discuss Ties, Regional Developments

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday held talks with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across a range of sectors.

The two ministers affirmed the strong ties between Jordan and Lithuania and stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, defence, education, tourism and cybersecurity, among others, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

They also agreed to hold the first round of political consultations between the two countries in the coming months to develop a roadmap outlining priority areas of cooperation and practical steps to deepen bilateral ties.

During his visit to Lithuania, the first by a Jordanian foreign minister, Safadi highlighted the importance of the Jordan-European investment conference, which the Kingdom is set to host later this year, describing it as“an opportunity to strengthen economic cooperation and encourage Lithuanian investors and business leaders to explore opportunities in Jordan.”

The ministers also reviewed regional developments and ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalation and restoring security and stability in the region.

Safadi briefed his Lithuanian counterpart on the serious deterioration in the occupied West Bank resulting from illegal Israeli measures that undermine the two-state solution, which Lithuania supports as the path towards achieving peace.

He stressed the need for coordinated international efforts to halt these measures to preserve prospects for a just peace and uphold international law.

The talks also covered the situation in the Gaza Strip and the importance of ensuring stability and removing Israeli obstacles hindering the immediate and unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid.

Safadi also expressed appreciation for Lithuania's support for the two-state solution and efforts aimed at promoting regional stability.

Also on Monday, Safadi met with Deputy Speaker of the Lithuanian Parliament Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, with discussions focusing on enhancing cooperation in several key sectors of mutual interest, as well as regional and international issues.

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