Jordan's King Abdullah II Visits Egypt for Gaza De-Escalation Talks

Baku/19.10.23/Turan: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Thursday that Jordan King Abdullah II of Jordan had arrived in Egypt to participate in the Egypt-Jordan Summit. The primary objective of this summit is to explore avenues for de-escalation in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting follows a crucial telephone conversation between Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and King Abdullah II on October 8. The Egyptian President's office reported that during the call, both leaders agreed to "enhance coordination between Egypt and Jordan" in their joint efforts to defuse tensions in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

A statement from Ahmed Fahmy, the official spokesperson for President al-Sisi, highlighted that recent developments in the region were thoroughly examined during the conversation. The leaders underscored the significance of coordinated regional and international efforts aimed at halting the escalation of hostilities.

Furthermore, the statement outlined that both parties committed to sustaining and intensifying consultations and coordination between Egypt and Jordan. This cooperative effort is aimed at amplifying endeavors to establish stability and progress towards a just resolution of the Palestinian issue.

The summit signifies a crucial step in diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and foster stability in the Gaza Strip and the broader Middle East region. The participation of leaders from Egypt and Jordan underscores their commitment to pursuing peaceful solutions to longstanding conflicts in the area.--0--