(MENAFN- Jordan Times) Dialogue is no longer a feasible solution to the Syrian crisis, Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh said on Monday.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart Petr Necas in Prague, Tarawneh called on the international community to play a more effective role to end the bloodshed in Syria, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
He said Jordan backs the efforts of UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan.
"But we're still talking about a political solution - [first] stop the bloodshed, then we can find a compromise between the opposition and the Syrian regime," he was quoted by Agence France-Presse as saying.
The premier said Jordan is not part of the crisis in the neighbouring country, noting that the Kingdom hosts over 135,000 Syrians, despite the lack of resources, Petra reported.
"But we're fulfilling our humanitarian duty towards our brothers," he said, according to AFP.
At the press conference, the two prime ministers told reporters there was a political will to develop bilateral ties and cooperation, stressing that the two countries have shared views on several issues, Petra reported.
Tarawneh and Necas held talks on Monday to discuss means to increase economic cooperation, focusing on ways to increase Czech investments in Jordan in energy, water and mega-projects.
During talks, the Czech premier commended the Kingdom's role in the Middle East and the reforms it is currently undertaking, describing Jordan as a model for reform in the region.
Necas said Jordan is the cornerstone for stability in the region, praising the Kingdom's foreign and domestic policies, according to Petra.
Tarawneh reiterated the centrality of the Palestinian issue, outlining Jordan's stances on regional issues.
The two officials called for better partnerships between the two countries' private sectors in the best interest of the Jordanian and Czech peoples.
Also Monday, ministers of tourism and trade Nayef Al Fayez and Shabib Ammari, respectively, held talks with their Czech counterparts on means to increase cooperation.
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