AMMAN, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday warned of the threats posed by the persistent smuggling of weapons and drugs from Syria into Jordan.
The minister made the remarks at a meeting with Alexander Lavrentiev, Russia's special envoy for Syrian settlement, in the Jordanian capital of Amman, according to a statement released by the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
Safadi stressed that Jordan will take decisive measures to eradicate these threats and safeguard its national interests and the well-being of its citizens.
The two sides also discussed the latest developments regarding the Syrian issue, underscoring their shared commitment to achieving a political solution that respects Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security and provides conditions for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.
They also looked into efforts to stop the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian disaster it causes. ■
