Saudi Arabia, Jordan amend agreement establishing Supreme Coordination Council

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi signed an amended protocol to the agreement establishing the Saudi-Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council in Riyadh on Wednesday.The council will be chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Jordan's King Abdullah II, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two countries across various sectors.Under the agreement, the two foreign ministers will head the council's general secretariat, while the foreign ministries will oversee its activities, meetings and affiliated ministerial committees.The signing took place during a meeting between Prince Faisal and Safadi, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation.The two ministers also discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and restore security and stability.Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting attacks by the Houthi terrorist militia.He emphasized Jordan's support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security, stability and sovereignty, as well as the safety of its citizens and residents.The two sides also discussed efforts to ensure maritime security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Strait amid escalating regional tensions.