Jordanian, Dutch FMs call for advancing Gaza ceasefire deal

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) meets with visiting Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 22, 2025. (photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

AMMAN, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is a key priority, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday during talks with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Safadi and van Weel underscored the need for full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, an end to the war, and the immediate and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Safadi reiterated that achieving a just and lasting peace requires the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy.

He also called for an end to Israeli escalations in the occupied West Bank and violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The meeting also covered developments in Syria, with Safadi reaffirming Jordan's support for efforts to preserve Syria's unity, stability, and sovereignty.

The two ministers agreed on a joint action plan to enhance bilateral cooperation in education, tourism, trade, industry, and water under Jordan's strategic partnership with the European Union.

Visiting Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel speaks during a joint press conference with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 22, 2025. Advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is a key priority, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday during talks with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. (photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks during a joint press conference with visiting Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 22, 2025. Advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is a key priority, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday during talks with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. (photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) holds a joint press conference with visiting Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 22, 2025. Advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is a key priority, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday during talks with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. (photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) shake hands with visiting Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 22, 2025. Advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is a key priority, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday during talks with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel in Amman, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. (photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)