King, Finland president attend tactical exercise at KASOTC
His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, and Finland President Alexander Stubb on Monday attended a military tactical exercise at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre (KASOTC). His Majesty and President Stubb, accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, were briefed on the centre’s training programmes, and its leading role in the training and qualification of special operations units at both regional and international levels. The exercise involved carrying out operational scenarios that simulate contemporary security challenges, demonstrating the use of modern technology and a high level of proficiency in planning and execution, thereby enhancing the ability of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army to respond effectively to a variety of situations. The King and the Finnish president toured the centre, inspecting the training grounds, technical equipment and facilities. His Majesty emphasised the importance of continuing to develop the defence capabilities of the armed forces, and strengthening cooperation and coordination with active partners, in order to address security challenges and maintain security and stability. For his part, President Stubb expressed admiration for the advanced level of the centre and its facilities and training programmes, and praised the competence of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army
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King & Mubarak Review Situation
His Majesty King Abdullah and Egyptian President Mohammad Hosni Mubarak discussed in Amman on Wednesday the current developments as well as initiatives to solve the Arab-Israeli conflict. The two leaders said that these initiatives should be based to UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338 and should lead to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II Wednesday hailed the private sector's response of cooperation with some international bodies pertaining the King's initiative of establishing Jordanian Investment Fund.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II discussed with General Boze Mouzly, Commander of American Central Command's Air Force, relations between Jordan and USA, particularly fields of cooperation between the two countries' armed forces.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II Sunday was briefed on the steps taken to accomplish Arab Natural Gas project from Areesh in Egypt to Aqaba, Jordan.
Read More King Abdullah II returns home
His Majesty King Abdullah II Saturday returned home following a European tour including France, Belgium and Britain.
The king's talks with European officials focused on ending the circle of violence and defusing tension in the Palestinian territories, in addition to conveying the Arab viewpoint regarding the Arab Israeli conflict which is still pressing development efforts in the region and Arab countries in particular.
King Abdullah II - President Mubarak Phone Call
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Muhammad Husni Mubarak Saturday reviewed over phone the developments on the Palestinian territories and the Arab and international moves pertaining stopping the circle of violence in the region.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II expressed cautious optimism that US and the international community will act together to lay the base that would make Palestinians , Arabs and Israelis go ahead to achieve peace in the region. In an interview with 3rd French TV Channel, His Majesty stressed that the only people that can determine the Palestinians' future are the Palestinians themselves. This should be clear and understood by all, he said.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II received on Wednesday a phone call from British Prime Minister Tony Blair during which they exchanged views on the latest developments in the region as well as the situation in the Palestinian lands.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II urged Europe in remarks before the European Parliament on Wednesday, to contribute in solving the Middle East conflict.
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