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Jordan Praises Saudi Arabia's Role in Facilitating U.S.-Russia Talks

Jordan Praises Saudi Arabia's Role in Facilitating U.S.-Russia Talks

Leaders20-03-2025
The Jordanian government has lauded Saudi Arabia for its pivotal efforts in hosting talks between the United States and the Russian Federation, expressing its full support for all initiatives aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and promoting international security and peace.
In a statement, Ambassador Sufyan Al-Qudah, spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, welcomed the diplomatic endeavors to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. He specifically highlighted the recent phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a crucial step toward de-escalating tensions and enhancing regional and global stability.
Ambassador Al-Qudah also underscored the significance of Saudi Arabia's initiative to host U.S.-Russia talks in Jeddah this coming Sunday, emphasizing its potential to contribute to ending the war and fostering a more secure international environment.
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