Jordan and Kuwait on Monday stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire to end the killing of civilians and the destruction of Lebanon's infrastructure.

His Majesty King Abdullah and Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah called at a Kuwait City meeting for a unified international stand to help stop deterioration in Lebanon.

The King's several-hour visit to Kuwait was part of his efforts to help end the crisis.

The King and Sheikh Sabah also called for securing relief aid to the Lebanese people. Jordan dispatched hundreds of tonnes of aid and a field hospital to Lebanon.

The two leaders also discussed the situation in the Palestinian territories and bilateral ties.

The Jordan Times