His Majesty King Abdullah II discussed Thursday afternoon with the President of the European Union Parliament Josep Borrell Fontelles the peace process in the Middle East and the necessity for all parties to go back to the negotiation table with a view to achieve just and comprehensive peace.



The two sides discussed, in the meeting which was attended by
Minister of the Royal Court Sameer Rifai, Minister of Foreign
Affairs Hani Mulqi and Minister of Planning and International
Cooperation Bassem Awad Allah, the international efforts to rebuild
Iraq and hold elections in addition to the reform and development
efforts in the region.



During an exceptional meeting with heads and secretaries of the
16 parties in the EU parliament, King Abdullah affirmed the
importance of the EU Parliament role in the regional security and
stability through activating the peace process between Palestinians
and Israelis with a view to implement the roadmap. King also
stressed on the necessity of the EU contribution in building the
institutions of the Palestinian National Authority.



His Majesty the King expressed, during the two meetings, his
appreciation for the role of Europe in supporting the peace process,
its efforts in rebuilding Iraq and holding the over Iraq elections.



King Abdullah called on the international community to work in
the team spirit with a view to give life to the peace process and
implement the roadmap in cooperation with the Quartet Committee to
establish the Palestinian viable state.



The King reiterated that the region, including Israel, will not
live in peace and stability until the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
is solved and as soon as possible.



The King affirmed the necessity of supporting the Palestinian
leadership in this stage to hold the elections with a view to be an
active partner in the peace process.



Concerning the situation in Iraq, King Abdullah reiterated that achieving stability in
Iraq, rebuilding it and stabilizing democracy in it is an urgent issue for the region in
particular and the world in general.



The King affirmed that Jordan will continue to support the
efforts of the temporary Iraqi government with a view to secure
holding the over Iraq elections.



On his part, Fontelles reiterated that Jordan plays a major role
in the region to achieve just and comprehensive peace.



Fontelles described King Abdullah as the one who represents the
voice of wisdom and rationality in the region. He also expressed the
EU appreciation for King Abdullah's continued efforts to restore
just and comprehensive peace in the region, affirming the necessity
of exploiting the available chances to achieve peace in the region.



Fontelles hailed the pioneering role of Jordan in the field of
reforms the thing that made Jordan a model example for the reform
that comes from within and achieves the visions of the peoples of
the region.



His Majesty the King briefed heads and secretaries of the EU
parliament parties on the political, social and economic reform
programs, which Jordan implement, and how to encourage
people to participate in the political life and how to enhance the
democratic march.



The King also affirmed that the Kingdom is implementing the
needed plans and programs to achieve the sustainable development and
alleviate poverty and unemployment.



King Abdullah urged the EU to support the reform initiatives in
the region and support the initiatives that help youth in achieving
the better future in this part of the world.