AMMAN, 18th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Jordan's Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi on Tuesday spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the telephone and discussed the escalation of tension at the al-Aqsa Mosque/Haram Al Sharif and explored ways to restore calm at the holy site in Jerusalem.
The two ministers also discussed the Jordanian-Russian-US talks in Amman on setting up a de-escalation zone in southwestern Syria, according to Jordan News Agency, PETRA.
Safadi said collective work is needed to stop the escalation at the Haram Al Sharif (holy sanctuary) through fully and immediately reopening the holy site to worshippers without hindrances.
He also stressed that the historic and legal status quo be maintained in the holy city, warning against the repercussions of continued upsurge at holy places.
Lavrov emphasised the importance of restoring calm and stopping deterioration, reiterating that Moscow respects Jordan's role and responsibilities towards the holy places in East Jerusalem.
The two ministers highlighted the need for re-launching an effective attempt to make progress towards Palestinian-Israeli peace, based on the two-state solution.
They said the agreement is part of an endeavour to achieve a ceasefire in the whole of Syria and is a step towards finding a political solution that safeguards the country’s territorial integrity, freedom, independence and sovereignty.