Date : 26/10/2003
KUN0082 4 GEN 0229 KUWAIT /KUNA-MEF5
POL-JORDAN-MIDEAST
King Meets A delegation From "Med Bridge" Center
AMMAN, Oct 26 (KUNA) -- King Abdullah II said Sunday that the Middle east
region is passing through difficult and complicated conditions due to the
continuation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict which still forms a major
cause of instability in the region.
During a meeting with a delegation from the strategic "Med Bridge" Center
which includes in its membership many European politicians, king Abdullah
warned against the continuation of the cycle of violence between the
Palestinians and Israelis, Petra reported.
"If we don't help the two parties, there will be more suffering and the
aspired for progress and reform for the region's nations, will not be achieved,
" King Abdullah affirmed during the meeting which was also attended by Queen
Rania Al Abdullah.
King Abdullah II called on Europe to continue its active role in supporting
the peace march in its capacity as member in the international Quartet, and by
virtue of its historical ties with the region.
King Abdullah stressed that there is no alternative to peace and the road
map peace plan which is a clear mechanism that was approved by the
international community, to help the Palestinian and Israelis to solve their
problems, leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state by the year
2005.
The King also underlined the importance of having an international
monitoring mechanism to implement items of the road map plan.
During the meeting the king also spoke of the current situation in Iraq.
He called for restoring stability and security in Iraq and enabling the
Iraqi people to build future Iraq which provides freedom and justice to all
its citizens.
"We in Jordan, are continuing the process of implementing political,
economic and social reforms, and the current prevailing conditions in the
region will not prevent us from achieving our aspirations through which we
seek to have a better future," the King said.
For his part, the head of the Med Bridge Center Francios Zimeray praised
efforts being exerted by Jordan to achieve peace and stability in the region.
He affirmed that Jordan had made big strides towards enhancing democracy
and building civil society institutions.
Zimeray also presented a briefing on the goals of the center that aim at
enhancing understanding and communications among European political leaders
and their counterparts in the Middle East, and strengthening Europe's ties
with the region. (end)
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