Two Jordanians detained in Egypt released

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Published: 2019-10-03 09:29

Last Updated: 2024-03-19 04:33


Two Jordanians detained in Egypt released
Two Jordanians detained in Egypt released

Egyptian authorities have decided to release Jordanian citizens, Abdel Rahman Ali Hussein and Thaer Hossam Matar, who were arrested in Cairo almost 10 days ago, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Sufian Qudah, said in a statement on Wednesday, October 3, 2019. 

Qudah said that the Jordanian Embassy in Cairo was making arrangements for their return home, praising the Egyptian authorities' efforts for their cooperation with the Jordanian authorities, which reflects the deep-rooted relations between the two countries.

The spokesperson explained that in cooperation with the Jordanian embassy in Cairo, the Ministry had been exerting great effort and communicating with the Egyptian side, which culminated in the release of the Jordanian citizens.