Russia supports Jordan’s reform drive

AMMAN (JT) – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commended Jordan’s current drive towards reform and development, stressing his country’s support for the reform process.

Lavrov also stressed Russia’s support for Jordan’s efforts to achieve regional peace and stability, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

During a meeting with Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, which was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings on Tuesday, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments, especially those taking place in several Arab countries. They also stressed the importance of ongoing cooperation and coordination vis-à-vis issues of mutual concern.

Judeh briefed his Russian counterpart on current political, economic and social reform implemented in Jordan, emphasising that a major goal is to engage the youth in the decision-making process.

Judeh and Lavrov stressed the importance of the Palestinians and the Israelis returning to negotiations, which they said should lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the basis of the 1967 borders.

Judeh asserted that the establishment of a Palestinian state is a Jordanian interest, adding that all final status issues, including Jerusalem, security, borders, water and refugees are also significant as far as Jordan’s future is concerned.

Also on Tuesday, Judeh met with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati over means to boost ties between the two countries in all fields.

Talks with Mikati, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for September, focused on the Palestinian request for full UN membership.

The two officials also reviewed other recent developments in the region.

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