FM, Egypt counterpart discuss ties

AMMAN — Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shukri, on Wednesday highlighted the strategic and historic ties between the two countries and the continuation of systematic efforts to develop bilateral relations in all fields, in implementation of His Majesty King Abdullah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives.

In a phone call, the ministers discussed ways to address regional developments in service of the two countries’ and Arab interests, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Safadi and Shukri noted continued efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination as part of a joint vision.