Jordanian King Abdullah II discussed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov the developments of the Syrian file on the security front, especially with regard to his country’s borders with Syria.
The Jordanian king stressed to Lavrov the importance of continuing stability in all Syrian regions, especially the southern border regions with Jordan, according to the Jordan News Agency.
The Jordanian monarch called on the parties concerned with the Syrian issue to exert more efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
He considered that this would preserve the unity and integrity of the Syrian territories, and meet the aspirations of the Syrians, in addition to securing the voluntary return of refugees from his country.
The two sides discussed the dangers facing the Kingdom from the situation in Syria, especially those coming from the borders, due to the activity of “militias” that work to smuggle drugs in an organized manner.
In this context, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that the Russian military presence in the southern regions between Syria and Jordan constitutes a source of stability.
Safadi pointed out that it is necessary for there to be high-level coordination between Amman and Moscow regarding the security situation in southern Syria.
And he indicated that it is necessary for there to be a political solution in Syria in line with Security Council Resolution 2254, to secure the voluntary return of Syrian refugees, and to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria.
Earlier this year, Jordan announced an Arab initiative to resolve the conflict in Syria with the support of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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