Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi held a telephone call Monday with Malta's newly appointed Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Chris Fearne. The ministers discussed ways to strengthen the two countries' relations and expand cooperation bilaterally and within the framework of the European Union.

According to Jordan News Agency, Safadi and Fearne also discussed regional developments and efforts to end escalation in the region. Safadi congratulated his Maltese counterpart on his appointment as foreign minister.

The ministers agreed to maintain communication and coordination on developing bilateral relations and addressing regional and international issues of mutual interest.