Lower House speaker, Emirati counterpart stress intensifying efforts to halt war on Gaza

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi and his Emirati counterpart, Saqr Ghobash, stressed on Sunday the importance of intensifying efforts to halt the war against Gaza. Safadi and Ghobash, during a meeting in Dubai, stressed the importance of pan-Arab parliamentary work to defend the justice of the Palestinian's cause and push forward the two-state solution, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. They also stressed the importance of Jordanian-Emirati parliamentary coordination in the interest of the two countries and "our nation’s central issues". Safadi conveyed best wishes of further progress and development to the Emirati people, and offered congratulations on the occasion of the 52nd UAE National Day.  Ghobash expressed his country's high appreciation for the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah and his positions in supporting the Arab and Islamic nations.