His Majesty King Abdullah II said Jordan was moving ahead in its reform plans, a "homegrown" reform that covers all fields of life.

"We believe that Jordan can help show what a homegrown model can accomplish, in creating development, combating extremism, and providing new hope," King Abdullah said in press remarks at a special function held by the London-based Foreign Press Association to honor winners of the award for the best journalists in presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and leading politicians, media people and intellectuals.

"We there is work ahead. But Jordan has chosen its path... Our vision is of a modern civil society rooted in true Arab-Islamic values: tolerance and respect for others, belief in the rule of law, the equal dignity of all people, and the pursuit of excellence," King Abdullah said.

The King referred to "Amman Message", issued this months and addressed to all Muslims and the world, reaffirming the true Islam, the Islam of peace, moderation, and progress.

"We all seek a peaceful, secure and prospering world," King Abdullah said urging the international community to work together to end conflict in the region. "To achieve it, we must work together, to end regional conflict, to unite against terror, and to heal economic and cultural divides," the King said.

He said "most important, we must, once for all, resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict. This is a core of challenge, not just for the region, but for the world. It has caused untold suffering to the parties. It is holding back regional reform and development. And its causing collateral damage around the world- a crisis of faith in international justice, that creates breeding ground for extremist violence."

King Abdullah urged journalists and media groups to maintain credible and balanced news that "can allow people to see beyond the tension, to the interests people share."

"As professionals, your openness and objectivity, provide a bridge to bring people together," King Abdullah told his audience calling upon the press not to be used as tool for modern extremism. " ...a free and responsible press serves both humanity and its future when it refuses to be used as a tool-when it refuses to incite hatred and violence," King Abdullah said.