Jordan on Wednesday will host foreign ministers from a number of countries, from Egypt to Indonesia, as well as the secretary-general of the Arab League, for a ministerial-level meeting on developments in Palestine, particularly Jerusalem, a sacred city for multiple faiths whose eastern part is under Israeli occupation.
Turkish diplomatic sources said that at the meeting, Fidan is expected to emphasize the religious, historical and cultural significance of Jerusalem for Muslims, underscore that preserving the city's historical and legal status is a shared responsibility of the international community, and express concern over Israel's actions aimed at altering the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, settler violence and provocative acts, as well as violations targeting Christian holy sites and institutions in Jerusalem.
He is also expected to stress that the relocation of some countries' embassies to Jerusalem is contrary to international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, undermines the city's internationally recognized status and damages the prospects for a two-state solution. Fidan is also expected to express deep concern over measures aimed at altering the demographic composition of East Jerusalem, including the forced displacement of Palestinians and the demolition of their homes.
