Jordan Times
Thursday, January 13, 2005
King Receives Russian Official
His Majesty King Abdullah II
stressed the vital role of the international community to seize the
current opportunity to push the peace process and establish a just
and comprehensive peace in the region.
The King made his remarks during his meeting with Russian
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Sultanov in Amman on Thursday.
During the meeting, which was attended by Deputy Prime
Minister/ Acting Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher and Royal Court
Minister, the King stressed the necessity of supporting efforts of
the elected Palestinian leadership, which aim at building
Palestinian institutions.
On the Iraqi issue, His Majesty stressed the importance of
preserving the unity and stability of Iraq, calling for enabling
all spectra of Iraqi people to take part in the upcoming elections,
scheduled to be held at the end of this month.
On his part, the Russian official valued the Jordanian
efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, to
establish peace in the Middle East. He also expressed his country's
desire to promote its ties with Jordan in all spheres.