Jordan Times
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
King meets Barzani, highlights Kurds’ role to back stability
AMMAN (Petra) — King Abdullah on Monday
reiterated Jordan’s support for efforts to enhance Iraqi reconciliation.
The King told Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, at a
Royal Court meeting that Kurds “play an important role in backing Iraqi security
and stability as well as building a better future” for the neighbouring country.
Highlighting “the historic relations” between Arabs and Kurds, the Monarch
called for enhancing these ties to “meet the aspirations” of both sides.
King Abdullah said Jordan continued to support Iraqis “at this stage to overcome
their difficult circumstances”.
He added that the Kingdom also seeks to help Iraq “restore its vital regional
and international role”.
Barzani, for his part, praised the King’s efforts, saying that Kurds are keen to
develop relations with Jordan and other Arab countries.
The Kurdish leader briefed the Monarch on developments in Iraq.