FM calls for practical steps to address impact of Ukrainian crisis on food security

FM calls for practical steps to address impact of Ukrainian crisis on food security

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on Wednesday called for taking practical steps to address the reflections of the Ukrainian crisis on food security, energy prices and supply chains, highlighting the Kingdom's stance to uphold international law and the UN Charter, respect countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolve the Ukraine crisis in accordance with these principles.

Speaking during a working dinner of NATO foreign ministers, on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit being held in Spain’s capital, Madrid, to discuss Middle East issues, Safadi reviewed the Kingdom's relations with NATO, highlighting Jordan's role in the Mediterranean dialogue group since 1995.

He also went over regional issues of common interest, sharing the Kingdom's vision to address regional and international challenges, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause, the Syrian crisis and the issue of refugees, as well as the implications of the Ukrainian crisis on the region, particularly on food and energy security.