King returns home after brief visit to Kuwait

Amman
25 October 2004

His Majesty King Abdullah II returned home Monday following a brief visit to Kuwait during which he held talks with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah on ways to further cement bilateral relations in all fields.



The two leaders affirmed their keenness to strengthen bilateral cooperation particularly in economic and investment areas.



They also discussed means of activating the role of the joint Jordanian-Kuwaiti Community in preparation for the committee's upcoming meeting in Amman early next year.



The talks held over an iftar banquet hosted by Emir of Kuwait, touched upon the general situation in the region and development of events on Palestinian and Iraqi scenes.



King Abdullah affirmed that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza should prepare for a full and complete withdrawal from the Palestinian territories according to international legitimacy and honest implementation of the Road Map that leads to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.



On the situation in Iraq, King Abdullah reiterated Jordan's full to all efforts designed to promote stability and security in Iraq. The King also welcomed the convening of a conference in Sharm Sheikh on Iraq's reconstruction process.



The talks were attended by senior Kuwaiti officials and the delegation accompanying King Abdullah.