Japan-Jordan Relations
Japan-Jordan Foreign Minister’s Meeting
On September 25, commencing at 6:15 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the margin of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
1. In the beginning, Minister Kono said that he was delightful to meet Minister Safadi for the fifth time during a year. Minister Kono stressed that Japan would continuously support Jordan, which plays a major role for the peace and stability in the region. In return, Minister Safadi mentioned that he would continue to work on strengthening the Japan-Jordan relations through high level visits, touching upon latest development of the bilateral relationship. Minister Safadi also explained about Jordan’s strong commitment to reforming internal financial situation.
2. Minister Safadi welcomed Minister Kono’s participation as co-chair in Ministerial Meeting in Support of UNRWA which is to be held on 27 of September, mentioning that this adds values to the meeting. In response, Minister Kono told him that it is a great honour to be the co-chair for the meeting. Two ministers exchanged their views on supporting UNRWA which faces difficult situation, and shared the idea to continue working closely with each other, including at the Ministerial Meeting.
3. The two ministers also exchanged their views on situation in the Middle East, including Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iraq. They confirmed to continue to keep in touch.