Amman, 4 August 2022 (TDI): The Foreign Minister of Jordan, Ayman Safadi took part in the Stockholm Initiative for Nuclear Disarmament held in New York.
During his address, he stressed the need to work together in making the Middle East free from Nuclear mass destruction. Further, he also thanked Sweden and Germany for holding this key event.
Took part in the #Stockholm_Intiative meet in #NewYork & stressed need to work for a Mideast free from weapons of mass destruction. The initiative entails a practical approach to advance nuclear disarmament. Thank you @AnnLinde & @ABaerbock for organizing this key event. pic.twitter.com/qqaVKoB026
— Ayman Safadi (@AymanHsafadi) August 3, 2022
During the Meeting, organized by Sweden and Germany, he also emphasized the need to solve regional issues. This is necessary to avoid countries to lock into an arms race in the region.
Meeting with other Ministers
On the sidelines of the conference, he also met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to advance bilateral relations.
Further, they also exchanged views on regional issues of mutual interest. Jordanian Foreign Minister called Switzerland ” a valued friend” of Jordan.
It was a pleasure meeting with President of the #Swiss Confederation #FM @ignaziocassis on the margins of #10RevConf in #NewYork. A forward looking discussion on ways to advance friendly ties & regional issues. Switzerland is a valued friend of Jordan & cooperation is growing. pic.twitter.com/mTkkqMeWye
— Ayman Safadi (@AymanHsafadi) August 3, 2022
On the sidelines, he also met Philip Stoner Twyford, Minister of Disarmament Affairs of New Zealand. In addition, the two sides focused on ways to ramp up relations between the two countries.
التقى @AymanHsafadi، مساء يوم أمس في #نيويورك، وزير شؤون نزع السلاح النيوزيلاندي @PhilTwyford، وبحثا علاقات التعاون بين البلدين الصديقين وسبل تعزيزها، وعديد قضايا إقليمية ودولية ذات اهتمام مشترك. #الأردن#نيوزيلندا #10RevCon
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— وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية (@ForeignMinistry) August 3, 2022
Furthermore, the two sides agreed to enlarge cooperation between the two sides in various fields importantly, in the field of trade, CT, defense & tourism.
Meeting with Swedish Counterpart
He also met the Foreign Minister of Sweden, Ann Linde in New York on the sidelines of the Stockholm Initiative.
Glad to meet dear friend @AnnLinde of #Sweden in #NewYork. Discussed steps to further enhance our strong bilateral ties and joint efforts to advance our work in support of #UNRWA. Also discussed cooperation within the #Stockholm_Initiative to advance implementation of NPT. pic.twitter.com/4b8CaNOWAC
— Ayman Safadi (@AymanHsafadi) August 3, 2022
The two leaders vowed to step up cooperation between the two countries. In particular, The two sides discussed ways to enhance joint support for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), responsible for the welfare of Palestine refugees.
