Jordan Times
Monday, June 4, 2007
King receives Florida
governor
His Majesty King Abdullah greets Florida Governor Charlie Crist on Sunday. Talks
during the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Jordan and Florida,
especially in the field of education, IT, communications and agriculture. King
Abdullah and the US official also discussed means to boost tourism between the
two countries. In addition, the Monarch reviewed efforts exerted to put the
Middle East peace process back on track and the situation in Iraq with Crist and
the accompanying delegation. The Florida governor commended the King’s efforts
to bring about peace and stability in the region. US Ambassador in Amman David
Hale and Director of King’s Office Bassem Awadallah also attended the meeting.