Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. They discussed efforts to calm tensions in the region and prevent further escalation of the conflict. The Secretary and Foreign Minister Safadi discussed the joint statement by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar which called for an immediate ceasefire to provide relief to both Palestinians in Gaza and the hostages and their families. The Secretary stressed the urgent need to conclude the ceasefire deal and emphasized that no party in the region should take actions that would jeopardize a ceasefire being reached. Secretary Blinken reiterated thanks for Jordan's leadership providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians and promoting regional peace and security.

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