BEIRUT, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi warned on Monday that Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon is pushing the region to the brink of a comprehensive war.
During a press conference following his meeting with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Safadi said his visit to Lebanon was a message of absolute solidarity in the face of Israeli aggression and its consequences.
He condemned Israeli aggression on Lebanon and expressed support for efforts to rebuild Lebanese national institutions. He also stressed the need for the international community to act immediately to stop the aggression and implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.
He announced Jordan's readiness to provide all possible assistance to Lebanon in confronting the consequences of the aggression, which constitutes a clear violation of international law and Lebanon's sovereignty.
Regarding Jordan's stance on the use of its airspace for military operations, Safadi stated that Jordan will not permit any breaches of its airspace and sovereignty.
"We conveyed this clear message to Iran and Israel, and we informed everyone that we will not allow our airspace to be breached and the security of our citizens to be threatened," he said.
During their meeting, Mikati emphasized Lebanon's deep appreciation for Jordan's support via the air bridge between Amman and Beirut, which provides relief to those displaced by the aggression. He acknowledged Jordan's efforts to defend Arab issues and promote peace and stability as always commendable.
Safadi arrived in Beirut on Monday aboard a Jordanian Armed Forces plane carrying 13 tons of food, relief supplies, medicine, and medical supplies. It is the seventh Jordanian aid plane to arrive in Lebanon since September 18. ■
