Safadi said peace is a right for all the region’s peoples, and warned against the continued absence of a political horizon, accompanied by steps that undermine the feasibility of the two-state solution and push for further escalation. He expressed appreciation for the Netherlands’ firm position in support of peace efforts and for the two-state solution. On refugees, Safadi thanked the Netherlands for the support it provides to refugees and host countries. He explained that dealing with the refugees issue cannot be the responsibility of the host countries only, but rather an international responsibility, and the international community must provide the necessary support to refugees, the concerned United Nations organizations and host countries, to provide refugees with a decent life. For his part, the Dutch minister expressed appreciation for Jordan’s role and efforts to achieve regional stability and for hosting refugees. Hoekstra thanked Jordan for supporting the evacuation mission of Dutch citizens from Sudan via Jordan to their country, and said that Jordan’s role was pivotal in the operation. Hoekstra said that Jordan is a key and important partner for the Netherlands, lauding ties between the two kingdoms. He expressed hope for opening broader prospects for cooperation in the future. He voiced his country’s keenness to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, and provide assistance to Jordan in many sectors, especially agricultural and water sectors. Hoekstra said that the two kingdoms are working together to deal with many challenges, such as climate change and refugee crises.

Source: Jordan News Agency