Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi coordinates regional de-escalation in high-level talks

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi conducted high-level diplomatic discussions on Tuesday, 28 July, focusing on de-escalating regional tensions and strengthening bilateral ties with international partners. Safadi held separate telephone calls with regional counterparts and met with Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in Amman to address the security situation in the Middle East. Regional Security and Gaza Diplomacy During the sessions, Safadi emphasized the immediate necessity of a ceasefire in Gaza. The discussions highlighted Jordan’s stance that regional stability depends on ending the humanitarian crisis and preventing the conflict from expanding into a broader regional war. According to the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the calls also addressed the ongoing volatility in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon. The diplomatic push follows a period of heightened cross-border operations and stalling mediation efforts. Safadi stated that the international community must exert effective pressure to halt violations of international law and ensure the consistent delivery of humanitarian aid to affected territories. Bilateral Relations with France The meeting with French Minister Barrot focused on the strategic partnership between Amman and Paris. Both officials reviewed economic cooperation and the coordination of aid drops into Gaza, a move that Jordan has spearheaded alongside French…