King meets Seeds of Peace delegation

Amman
13 March 2005

His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday stressed the importance of continuing relentless efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and achieve comprehensive and lasting peace.



During a meeting with a delegation of students participating in a Seeds of Peace camp, King Abdullah said Jordan is keen to support all concerned parties to push the peace process forward and encourage the Palestinians and the Israelis to be fully committed to the roadmap peace plan which leads to the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state living side-by-side with Israel.



On Islam, the King said that Islam calls for dialogue, tolerance and coexistence. These values, he added, pave the way to meet people's aspirations for a decent life.



Referring to the Amman Message, the King said it aims at clarifying the true image of
Islam, which is based on moderation.



Replying to a question on Jordan's youth programs, the King stressed that Jordan is keen to develop its educational programmes and prepare the younger generation to deal with the challenges of the new century.



Royal Court Minister Samir Rifai and the King's adviser Akel Biltaji attended the meeting.



Also on Sunday, His Majesty King Abdullah met with a delegation from the Jewish-American Committee. Discussions covered latest regional developments as well as ongoing efforts to push the peace process forward.