US President Joe Biden, King of Jordan II, for the “historic meeting” between Palestinians and Israelis in Aqaba.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that the United States welcomes the commitments of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to reduce tensions and prevent further violence.
“We recognize that this meeting is a starting point and that there is much work to be done in the coming weeks and months to build a stable and prosperous nation for the future for both Israelis and Palestinians,” said Sullivan in a statement posted on the official White House website. It will be critical.”
Sullivan said the meeting was “the first of its kind in years and resulted in the Aqaba Declaration, which includes the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli government’s commitment to halt escalation and prevent further violence,” and expressed Palestinian commitment . and the previous commitments of the Israeli parties and their intention to work together to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Sullivan reiterated the United States’ willingness to continue its active involvement in this area with all parties in the coming weeks, including continued participation in next month’s Sharm el-Sheikh meeting in Egypt.
Jordanian, Egyptian, Israeli, Palestinian and American officials attended the meeting held in Aqaba on Sunday, at Jordan’s invitation.
Source: Jordan News Agency (Petra)
Source: Arabic RT