King Abdullah meets Syrian PM

Amman
27 February 2005

His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday stressed that efforts currently exerted by Jordan focus on achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region including the Syrian and Lebanese tracks.



At a meeting with Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Etri, the King said that the Arab peace initiative is the way to end the Arab-Israeli conflict and achieve peace, security and stability in the region, noting that the next month's Arab summit in Algeria will discuss means to activate and implement the initiative.



His Majesty said Jordan is keen on implementing international resolutions related to Middle East, stressing that the Kingdom is also keen on Lebanon's unity and security.



The King said Amman and Damascus share interest in developing Jordanian-Syrian bilateral ties and cooperation in all fields.



The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Faisal Fayez, Minister of the Royal Court Samir Rifai and Foreign Minister Hani Mulki.