King and Queen Arrive in London

Amman
23 November 2004

His Majesty King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah arrived on Tuesday in London on a one- day working visit.



His Majesty the King will address today the Foreign Press
Association in the presence of Queen Rania Al Abdullah and a number
of world figures. The King will also present the Association's media
Awards 2004 for the best in international print and broadcast
journalist.



On Wednesday, His Majesty is expected to arrive in Luxembourg
for talks with Duke Henry and government officials on bilateral and
Middle East developments.



The King will also meet Chairman of the European Investment
Bank and representatives of the Luxembourg business community to
discuss business opportunities in Jordan.



His Majesty will head on Thursday to Belgium, where he is
expected to meet King Albert II as well as EU Parliament and
Commission members for talks on efforts being exerted by the
international community, particularly Europe to achieve peace and
stability in the region. The King will also discuss means to
enhance the partnership agreement between Jordan and the EU and he
will attend the signing of an agreement in this regard.



His Majesty is accompanied by a delegation that comprises
the Minister of the Royal Court, the Foreign Minister, and the
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation.