The Jordanian government on Wednesday expressed "extreme concern" over the Syrian regime's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and called for dialogue between the sides, DPA reported.
"Syria is an important neighbour and an important state in the Arab world. Therefore, we follow with extreme concern the unstable situation there," Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh told parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee.
He urged the regime of President Bashar al-Assad to resort to "dialogue as the only way for restoring stability and security, safeguarding the Syrian people and keeping Syria aloof of foreign interventions."
Judeh's remarks coincided with local media reports that about 2,000 Syrians, including 60 military personnel, had sought refuge in Jordanian towns along the border.
The Jordanian government has come under pressure from Jordanian groups supportive of Syrian protesters as well as from the Syrian community in Jordan over Damascus's crackdown.
Jordan deeply concerned over Syrian developments
The Jordanian government on Wednesday expressed "extreme concern" over the Syrian regime's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and called for dialogue between the sides, DPA reported.
