Safadi, Iraqi counterpart discuss bilateral ties, regional developments ahead of Arab summit

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Sunday received his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, who arrived in the Kingdom carrying a letter from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid to His Majesty King Abdullah.

The letter extends an official invitation for His Majesty to attend the 34th Arab Summit, set to take place in Baghdad on May 17, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

During their meeting, Safadi and Hussein discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional developments.

The two ministers reiterated the strong, historic relations between Jordan and Iraq and stressed their countries' commitment to expanding cooperation in all fields to serve shared interests.

They also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, stressing the importance of enhancing joint Arab action to confront regional challenges and respond effectively to unfolding developments in the Arab world.