In statements issued simultaneously in Jerusalem and Amman, Israel and Jordan have officially declared the establishment of diplomatic relations between their two countries.
In the statements issued Sunday, the two sides spoke of mutual cooperation and expressed their hope for the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the region.
Israeli and Jordanian delegations were scheduled to visit each other’s countries this week to choose final sites for their respective embassies, which are due to open Dec. 10.
Last week, Jordan appointed Dr. Marwan Muashar as ambassador to Israel, Muashar, who served as spokesman of the Jordanian delegation during earlier peace negotiations with Israel, has also headed Jordan’s information office in Washington.
Israel was expected to name its ambassador to Jordan later this week. According to local reports, the new appointee was expected to come from within the ranks of the Foreign Ministry.
The opening of embassies and the exchange of ambassadors was made possible by the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty that was signed Oct. 26.
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