His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday reaffirmed Jordan's continued support to the Iraqi people and government in their drive to safeguard unity of Iraq's territories, strengthen security and stability and reconstruct their national institutions.

King Abdullah made his remarks during a meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Falah Al Naqib and Defense Minister Hazem Sha'alan in presence of Prime Minister, the King's Advisor for Security Affairs/ Director of General Intelligence Department and Rapporteur of State Security Council, Royal Court Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Public Work and Housing, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan.

The King also affirmed the necessity to end the state of anarchy and violence in Iraq to pave the ground for holding elections in all parts of the country and with the participation of all Iraqi sects.

Stressing the importance of bolstering relations with Iraq in all fields, King Abdullah said Jordan would continue supporting the Iraqis including the training of Iraqi police cadres to help the country rebuild its institutions.

The Iraqi ministers highly appreciated Jordan's efforts under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah to help the reconstruction process in Iraq and restore stability and security to the country. They also affirmed Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations with Jordan.