Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi (R) and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meet in Amman, Jordan, July 27, 2026. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)
AMMAN, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met here on Monday over the latest regional developments, Jordan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The two sides stressed the need to uphold the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resume negotiations to address the root causes of tensions, and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the statement.
On the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, Safadi urged the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire plan, the lifting of Israeli restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid, and greater international efforts to halt Israeli operations in the West Bank, the statement read.
The two sides called for continued international support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, ensuring its mandate to deliver essential services to Palestinian refugees, it said.
They discussed developments in Syria, stressing support for the country's unity, sovereignty, security and stability, and advocating an end to Israeli attacks on Syria, it said.
They also discussed deepening Jordan-UN ties and pledged continued coordination to promote regional peace and stability, it added. ■
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi (R) welcomes UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Amman, Jordan, July 27, 2026. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi (R) shakes hands with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during their meeting in Amman, Jordan, July 27, 2026. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)
