His Majesty King Abdullah cautioned on Monday that failure to bring about peace in the region will threaten Israel, the Palestinians, the Arab states, and global security and stability.
At a meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, King Abdullah urged a clear action plan to launch serious negotiations to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the “internationally accepted” two-state formula.
King Abdullah also called for immediate international action to resolve the Mideast issue within a regional context and in a way that brings about comprehensive and permanent peace in accordance with the related international resolutions and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.
The peace overture, he said, ensures the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and provides Israel with security and acceptance in the region.
The King reiterated the need for Israel to halt all unilateral measures, particularly its settlement activities, which he said threaten the future of the peace process and the chance for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state.
He also highlighted the significance of the UK's supportive role in efforts to kick-start negotiations and intensifying international efforts to resolve the conflict in the region.
During the discussions with Brown, the King said the US administration's commitment to the two-state solution within a regional context provided a momentum for peace efforts, urging all involved stakeholders to work together to reach a permanent solution to the conflict.
Talks also addressed bilateral ties, with both leaders showing their keenness to foster cooperation in all fields, especially in the field of alternative energy.
The two sides signed a 30-year agreement on cooperation in developing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
King Abdullah highlighted the UK's role in supporting the alternative energy projects Jordan is working to launch.
Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, who signed the nuclear agreement with his British counterpart David Miliband, highlighted projects in the pipeline to generate electricity and desalinate seawater. The agreement also covers cooperation to conduct research on means to apply nuclear power in the agricultural, industrial and medical sectors in addition to nuclear security.
At a press conference following the signing ceremony, Judeh indicated that Jordan has signed nuclear agreements with France, China, South Korea, Canada and Russia. He noted that the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission is currently holding talks with the US, Japan, Spain, Romania and Argentina to cooperate in the field of nuclear energy.
"By the end of 2009, Jordan will be signatory to nine nuclear agreements, a matter that reflects the international respect the Kingdom enjoys,” Judeh added.
Also yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Rania discussed with the UK prime minister's wife, Sarah Brown, issues of mutual concern.