Iran, Jordan Call for Expansion of All-Out Relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Jordan’s new Ambassador to Tehran Abdullah Suleiman Abdullah Abu Romman voiced their countries’ enthusiasm for widening and deepening of bilateral ties in various political, economic, scientific and cultural domains, AVA Diplomatic reports.

Speaking in a meeting in Tehran on Sunday, the top Iranian diplomat said that Tehran is fully ready for enhancement of all-out cooperation with the brotherly country of Jordan.

The Jordanian diplomat, for his part, said that Amman attaches special significance to the development and strengthening of its relations with Tehran.

The Jordanian diplomat also expressed hope that by relying on the efforts made by the two countries’ embassies, Iran-Jordan political and economic ties will improve more than ever.

In January, Zarif and his Jordanian counterpart Nasser Judeh discussed the latest developments in the region, and expressed the need for the enhancement of the bilateral relations between the two nations.

During the meeting, Zarif said it is very important for all countries in the region to work to avoid sectarian conflict.

The Iranian minister and his Jordanian counterpart also exchanged views on how to improve mutual cooperation between the two countries.

Zarif also held separate meetings with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour during his one-day visit to the Muslim country.