FM, German lawmaker discuss ties, region

Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, on Thursday, met with MP Ulrich Lichte, the Foreign Policy Spokesman for the Free Democratic Party and a member of the German House of Representatives, to discuss ways to improve Jordanian-German relations across a range of topics. The discussion covered the latest developments in the area's situation as well as the attempts to defuse the situation and bring about a ceasefire in Gaza. Lichte emphasized that his nation views Jordan as a cornerstone of Middle East stability. In addition, he reaffirmed that his nation supports Jordan in its crucial role in the region and emphasized that the two-state solution is the only path to regional peace. He continued, "We are aware of the suffering of people in Gaza and the entire region." Source: Jordan News Agency