AMMAN — Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammad Momani on Wednesday said that Jordan wants a political solution for the Syrian crisis that guarantees its territorial unity and the safety of its people.

“Our position regarding the Syrian crisis is based on our concern for Jordan’s higher national interests and our unfailing policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of our neighbours,” Momani, who is also the government spokesperson, said.

The minister also reiterated that Jordan would not be used as a “launchpad” for any military intervention in Syria.

“Jordan renews its calls for a political solution in Syria and urges the international community to intensify efforts to reach such a solution,” Momani added.

He stressed that Jordan’s military and security forces are entirely capable of defending the country from any external threat and preserving the Kingdom’s security, noting that the Jordan Armed Forces have proved their readiness and professionalism in confronting attempts to smuggle Syrian arms into the country.

The minister added that as a result of the Syrian crisis, Jordan has had significant pressure put on its economy and security, calling on the international community to assist Jordan economically as it is struggling to provide adequate humanitarian assistance to the Syrian refugees it is hosting, whose number has exceeded 560,000.

Jordan hosts the second largest refugee camp in the world, Zaatari, which lies 80km northeast of Amman near Mafraq.

SOURCE: http://jordantimes.com/jordan-will-not-be-a-launchpad-for-syria-attack—-government

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