Petra News Agency
Thursday, July 20, 2006

Prime Minister Affirms Jordan's Support Lebanon

Amman, July 20 (Petra)--Prime Minister Marouf Al Bakhit made a telephone call with the Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora during which he affirmed Jordan's support to Lebanon in its current ordeal.

Bakhit also expressed Jordan deep concern over the current crisis facing the Lebanese people.

He briefed Siniora on contacts being made by His Majesty King Abdullah II on the regional and international levels to put an end to the aggression facing the Lebanese people. He also noted the King's directives to provide aid to the Lebanese people.

The prime minister voiced Jordan's keenness to provide care to Lebanese nationals who have arrived in Jordan recently, indicating Jordan will support its Arab brethren at all circumstances.


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