The Foreign Minister discusses the latest developments in the region with his Jordanian counterpart
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call from His Excellency Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The call focused on discussing recent developments in the region and ways to enhance joint Arab action to confront current challenges. At the outset of the call, both ministers expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the territories of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, considering these actions a blatant violation of national sovereignty and an undermining of regional security.
Ongoing Saudi-Jordanian coordination to address recent developments in the region
This phone call comes amidst highly complex circumstances in the Middle East, where security and political tensions are escalating due to ongoing foreign interference. Historically, Saudi-Jordanian relations have been a cornerstone of joint Arab action, with both countries consistently coordinating diplomatic and security positions to safeguard Arab national security. The joint condemnation of Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait underscores Riyadh and Amman's unwavering stance against any threat to the security and stability of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, which are considered an integral part of the region's overall strategic security.
Dimensions of the joint condemnation of Iranian violations against Bahrain and Kuwait
These discussions are of paramount importance at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally, these positions reinforce confidence within Gulf and Arab societies that a strong diplomatic front is standing firm against any threats. Regionally, the Saudi-Jordanian coordination sends a clear and decisive message to regional actors about the necessity of respecting the principles of good neighborliness and national sovereignty, and ceasing to destabilize Arab states. Internationally, this unified stance places the international community before its responsibilities to pressure regional powers that seek to undermine efforts toward de-escalation and peace, thus requiring a firm international response to guarantee freedom of navigation and the security of international borders.
Efforts to restore regional stability and build peace
At the conclusion of the call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the continuation of joint efforts and ongoing consultations to restore security and stability in the region. Both sides affirmed that diplomatic solutions and dialogue based on respect for sovereignty are the only way to end the current crises. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Jordan remain at the forefront of nations striving to achieve a comprehensive and just peace, sparing the peoples of the region the ravages of conflicts and wars that hinder development and prosperity.
