Jordan Times
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Majali holds
talks with US official
Lower House Speaker Abdul Hadi Majali met with US Assistant Secretary of State
for Near Eastern Affairs C. David Welch on Saturday. During the meeting, Majali
reviewed latest developments in the region and the Kingdom's position regarding
the peace process. Majali stressed that the peace process is a strategic
solution, which should be pursued in accordance with international resolutions
that guarantee the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on
Palestinian soil with Jerusalem as its capital, as well as full Israeli
withdrawal from occupied Arab lands. He also reviewed the Kingdom's efforts, led
by His Majesty King Abdullah, to bring peace and stability in the region. Majali
also reviewed the latest developments in Iraq, stressing the importance of Iraqi
unity. The two sides also reviewed the ties between the Kingdom and the US and
means to enhance them.