Jordan Times
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
King talks Mideast issues with
Egyptian, Bahraini leaders
CAIRO (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday discussed the Mideast peace
process and Iraq with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Hamad Ben Isa Al
Khalifa of Bahrain.
During the tripartite meeting, the leaders voiced their support for the
Palestinian Authority's efforts to enhance security and build institutions that
constitute the foundations for an independent state. They called on the
international community to support the PA, contributing to a safe and stable
life and a better future for the Palestinians.
The three leaders urged the Palestinians and the Israelis to take trust-building
measures after the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. They stressed, however, that
such pullout should be followed by similar withdrawals from the West Bank in
line with the roadmap to Middle East peace process.
During the talks, King Abdullah, who returned yesterday, briefed Mubarak and
King Hamad on Jordan's recent efforts to push forward the peace process and
encourage Israeli and Palestinian leaders to sit together and try to remove
obstacles facing the resumption of dialogue and peace negotiations.
Meanwhile, the three leaders called for engaging all Iraqis in the ongoing
political process. They also exchanged views on means to strengthen joint Arab
action and address challenges that hinder progress and development in the Arab
world.
Mubarak held an iftar in honour of King Abdullah and King Hamad. The Jordanian
delegation included Royal Court Chief Faisal Fayez, Deputy Director of National
Security and acting Director of the King's Office Marouf Bakhit and Foreign
Minister Farouq Qasrawi.