Egypt Foreign Minister visits Jordan to address regional developments

Egypt Foreign Minister visits Jordan to address regional developments

Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry arrived to the Jordanian capital Amman, on Sunday, for talks with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, according to a statement by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Hafez.

During the visit, Shoukry was received by Jordan's King Abdullah II.

Hafez added that Shoukry and Safadi are set to address the latest regional developments and updates related to the Palestinian Cause. 

During a press conference with Safadi, Shoukry said that Egypt is concerned with the situation in Syria, and that Cairo will push for peace process.

He further pointed out that there are attempts from regional powers to intervene in the Arab region, particularly in Libya where the situation there is affecting the Arab national security.

For his part, Safadi praised Egypt's rational policy in dealing with the dispute over the Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile. He stressed that Egypt's water security is part of the Arab national security.

Following his visit to Amman, Shoukry will head to Palestine to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. 

During his meeting with Abbas, Shoukry will reiterate Egypt's stance on the Palestinian cause, which supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

The visit comes amid Israeli plans to annex