Amman, July 17 (Petra)– Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi held a phone call on
Friday with Venezuela’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Félix
Plasencia, reaffirming Jordan’s solidarity with Venezuela as it
continues to cope with the devastating aftermath of two earthquakes
that struck the capital, Caracas, and western regions of the country.

During the call, Safadi reiterated Jordan’s readiness to continue
supporting relief and humanitarian efforts in Venezuela under the
directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

He also congratulated Plasencia on his appointment as Venezuela’s
foreign minister.

Plasencia expressed his gratitude for Jordan’s solidarity during the
crisis and praised the vital contribution of the Jordanian search and
rescue team deployed to Venezuela.

The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and reaffirmed their
commitment to advancing cooperation across various sectors by
implementing the necessary agreements and joint initiatives. They
also discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate
tensions and restore stability.

Under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan
dispatched a 100-member search and rescue team of highly trained
specialists to Venezuela on June 28, 2026. The team participated in
search and relief operations for those affected by the earthquakes,
while Jordan also delivered medical and humanitarian aid to help
address the disaster’s consequences.

//Petra// MF