It was good to be back in Amman for talks with League of Arab States counterparts.
Jordan is a pillar of stability and one of the EU’s closest and most trusted partners in the Middle East. With Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, I spoke about the US-Iran peace talks and how the current truce can be turned into a more lasting peace.
In Lebanon, Israel and Hezbollah are caught in a dangerous cycle of attacks, counterattacks and fragile ceasefires. With Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi, I reviewed the EU’s support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and work on establishing a new EU mission in the country.
The EU’s naval operation Aspides has a vital role in protecting shipping in the region. With Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssain Omar, I discussed maritime security and the importance of freedom of navigation.
With Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani, I exchanged views on regional security and the country’s path towards an inclusive political transition, building on the exchanges at our recent first ministerial dialogue.
I also reviewed the deepening bilateral relations and positive trajectory of EU-Algeria cooperation with Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf.
: Kaja Kallas
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy