Jordan Times
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
King, Toledo call for stronger relations between Arab world, Latin America
AMMAN (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah and Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo called on Tuesday for stronger relations between the Arab world and Latin America.
At a Basman Palace meeting, the two leaders
commended the outcome of the recently held Arab-Latin American summit in
Brasilia as “a turning point for cultural, economic and political ties that
serve sustainable development” in both regions.
King Abdullah briefed Toledo, who concluded his two-day visit to the Kingdom
yesterday, on efforts to achieve peace in the region and end the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The King reiterated that establishing “a viable and independent Palestinian
state that peacefully lives side by side with Israel would certainly push
forward development efforts in the region.”
The King said Latin America should back the Middle East peace process.
The King, meanwhile, said Iraqis need the international support to build a
unified, stable and safe country.
During the meeting, King Abdullah bestowed Al Nahda Medal on Toledo, who
presented the Monarch with the prestigious order of El Sol del Peru (the sun of
Peru).