Jordan, Iran Agree on Need For Political Solution in Syria
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi made a rare visit to Jordan, which showed some shared interest in a peaceful transition in Syria, writes Osama Al Sharif from Jordan.
![Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi greets Qatar's Ambassador to Jordan, Zayed bin Said Al-Khayareen during the official opening ceremony for the new headquarters of the Iranian embassy in Amman Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi (C) greets Qatar's Ambassador to Jordan, Zayed bin Said Al-Khayareen during the official opening ceremony for the new headquarters of the Iranian embassy in Amman, May 7, 2013. REUTERS/Majed Jaber (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS) - RTXZDLU](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2013/05/RTXZDLU-001.jpg/RTXZDLU-001.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=3bDHbtbX)
AMMAN, Jordan — Many Jordanians would disagree with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi’s description that bilateral relations between Amman and Tehran are “at their best.” The Iranian official paid a rare visit to the Jordanian capital on Tuesday, May 7, where he met with King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.
Jordan’s official news agency disclosed little details about Salehi’s meeting with the king. In a brief news release, it said the situation in the Middle East — especially the latest developments in Syria — efforts to secure peace in the region and bilateral relations were discussed during the meeting.