King meets leaders taking part in Riyadh Arab Summit

28 March 2007
Amman , Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held talks with several leaders on the sidelines of the Riyadh Arab summit, which unanimously decided to revive a five-year-old plan for peace with Israel and launch a diplomatic offensive to resolve the Middle East conflict.

On the sidelines of the summit, King Abdullah held talks with several leaders on efforts to revive the peace process.

The King met separately with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora.

King Abdullah also discussed the Palestinian situation at a meeting with Abbas.

The King also discussed bilateral relations with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki.

In addition, His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday met Iraqi President Jalal Talbani, who is heading his country's delegation to the Arab Summit.

King Abdullah reiterated Jordan's keenness to support all efforts tailored to preserve Iraq's unity and sovereignty with the aim of building a secure and stable Iraq.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further cement bilateral ties in all fields particularly in economic spheres.

Iraqi President said he was working to bring Iraqi oil supplies to Jordan and avoid any security problems that could prevent this step.

The Jordan Times