Jordan Times
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Jordan willing to help address
Darfur humanitarian crisis
AMMAN (JT) - His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said Jordan is keen on taking
part in an Arab conference late next month to help Sudan address the
humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
A letter from Sudanese President Omar Bashir, delivered by his adviser Mustafa
Osman Ismail to the King, invited Jordanian public and civil institutions that
are active in humanitarian fields effectively to participate in an Arab
conference, to be held in Khartoum at the end of October, to help address the
humanitarian situation in Darfur.
The King said Jordan is ready to extend all necessary support to the Sudanese
people.
During the meeting with Ismail, the Monarch said Jordan is keen to develop ties
between Amman and Khartoum in various fields.
The Sudanese official briefed King Abdullah on the latest developments in his
country and efforts to achieve national reconciliation.
The Monarch voiced hope that parties involved in the Darfur crisis reach an
acceptable political solution.
In the message, the Sudanese president voiced appreciation for Jordan’s support.
Present at the meeting were Director of the King’s Office Bassem Awadallah and
General Intelligence Department Director Lt. General Mohammad Dahabi.