AMMAN (JT) - Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh confirmed on Tuesday that Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) fighter aircraft landed in a European military base two days ago to protect the Jordanian humanitarian aircraft dispatched to Libya.
During a meeting with chief editors of daily newspapers held at Al Ghad newspaper’s premises, Judeh said His Majesty King Abdullah ordered the dispatch of aircraft, carrying humanitarian aid to assist the Libyan people.
Judeh said the Kingdom is providing logistic support to back the UN Security Council resolution to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya, pointing out that Jordan will pursue efforts at all levels to help the Libyan people resolve the current crisis.
Judeh has participated in various meetings held regarding the situation in Libya, including the Arab League’s ordinary and extraordinary meetings as well as international meetings.
At the meetings, Judeh emphasized the importance of protecting the Libyan people and stopping the bloodshed.
He also stressed the Kingdom’s rejection of any occupation or foreign invasion against Libya and the need to safeguard the unity and the integrity of the Arab country.
Highlighting the developments in the region, he said foreign countries believe the conditions in Jordan are positive, adding that this assessment comes from his participation in international meetings.
On Syria, he said Jordan is following up on the developments there, noting that Syria is a neighboring country and that the Kingdom is concerned about its security and stability.
Regarding Iranian threats to Gulf countries, he said Jordan rejects such threats and called on Tehran to pursue a good neighborhood policy towards Gulf countries.
Judeh highlighted Jordan’s position towards various regional developments and stressed the importance of refocusing on the Palestinian issue as the core regional issue, warning against losing that focus in the midst of the ongoing events in the region.
Meanwhile, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported that a Jordanian RJAF aircraft, carrying relief aid arrived in Benghazi, Libya, late Monday.
In comments, Colonel Eqab Abu Wendi, who is in charge of the mission, said: “As soon as the aircraft landed at Benghazi Airport, Libyan people gathered, commending the step and thanking Jordan’s King, government and people,” according to Petra.
The RJAF aircraft carried 10 tonnes of medical and other humanitarian assistance from Jordan to the people of Libya.
In February, RJAF and Royal Jordanian planes were dispatched, upon King Abdullah’s directives, to bring home Jordanians and Arab nationals who were stranded in Libyan cities.
6 April 2011
Source: The Jordan Times.
Link: http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=36218.
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