Jordan participates in Friends of Syria Group meeting

Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, reiterated Jordan’s position on Syria, saying the tragic situation in the country must stop. Judeh spoke at a meeting of foreign ministers of the friends of Syria, which took place in New York on the sidelines of the general debate of the UN General Assembly. He said there is no alternative to end the conflict but a political solution that would end the bloodshed, return peace and security to the towns and neighborhoods and preserve the unity of Syria. Judeh said Jordan will continue to support the mission of UN Envoy Lakhdar Ibrahimi. He said Jordanian Syrian relations are historic, adding that since the outbreak of the crisis Jordan has provided refuge to over two hundred thousand Syrians. The minister also took part in a G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition meeting and highlighted the group’s importance in supporting the capabilities of Middle East governments after the Arab Spring. He spoke about Jordan’s efforts to bring about comprehensive reform in various walks of life. Judeh also met with the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Malta, Armenia and Singapore and discussed them efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.