Jordan's Safadi receives calls from Iranian, Uzbek counterparts

• Safadi stressed the need to restore calm, ensure regional security and stability, respect international law and good-neighbourliness, avoid interference in other countries’ internal affairs, and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi received phone calls on Wednesday from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.

During his call with Araghchi, the two ministers discussed efforts to end the escalation in the region and reach a sustainable ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, paving the way for a comprehensive resolution to the crisis.

Safadi stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to restore calm and achieve lasting security and stability on the basis of safeguarding the security and stability of all regional countries, respecting international law and the principles of good neighbourliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi condemned the terrorist attack on a church in the town of Hamoud in Jordan's Karak Governorate and offered Iran's condolences for those killed in the attack.

Separately, Safadi received a phone call from Saidov, during which the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen relations between Jordan and Uzbekistan across various fields, as well as developments in the region.

Saidov also condemned the attack on the church in Hamoud and expressed his country's condolences for those killed.

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