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.