Egypt’s Interior Minister Major General Magdy Abdel Ghaffar stressed the necessity of concerted Arab and international efforts to confront the terrorist organizations and take decisive positions towards their financiers and supporters. This came during Abdel Ghaffar’s meeting with Jordanian Ambassador to Cairo Ali al-Ayed on Tuesday. The Minister stressed the distinguished relations between the two countries and the importance of their role in all issues of the Middle East, praising the care given by the Jordanian authorities to the Egyptians residing in the Kingdom, which reflects the deep relations between the two sides. Abdel Ghaffar assured the keenness of the interior ministry to extend the bridges of communication with the Arab security agencies and willingness to boost mechanisms of exchanging experiences and information with the Jordanian side based on full belief in the importance of supporting the message of security and stability in Arab countries. During the meeting, the two parties reviewed the overall security developments at the regional level and the impact of conflicts in the Middle East on the spread of terrorism and extremist ideologies. For his part, Ayed praised the security victories achieved by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior in the fight against terrorism, which represent a key factor in restoring security and stability and providing a safe environment that allows the continuation of development and construction efforts at an accelerated pace. He affirmed the positive developments witnessed by Egypt at all levels, pointing out to the restoration of its leadership and effective role in its regional and international environment. He also highlighted the consensus of the Egyptian-Jordanian visions on all issues related to Arab national security and expressed his countrys aspiration to strengthen the relations of security cooperation with the Egyptian security services.