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Germany stands with peace in the Gulf -- Chancellor Merkel

BERLIN, Sept 17 (KUNA) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel affirmed during a news conference with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Berlin on Tuesday that the German Government stands with peace in the Gulf region.
This came after a drone attack on two Saudi oil facilities that occurred last Saturday.
Germany is always on the side of peace, while strategic solutions can be achieved through political efforts, Merkel added.
She stressed that Germany always prefers diplomacy and ways to push it forward, despite the recent escalation of tension in the Gulf region.
In a similar context, Merkel described the Iranian nuclear deal as a cornerstone of "the peace process" and called for reinstating the deal from which the U.S withdrew from unilaterally in May 2018. (end) ang.hs