Jordan Times
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
King, Qadhafi keen on enhancing ties
TRIPOLI (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah and
Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi held talks here yesterday on bilateral
relations and developments in the Middle East.
King Abdullah, who arrived in Libya on a several-hour visit, agreed with Qadhafi
to boost cooperation and coordination on regional development.
They said they were keen on enhancing bilateral ties in all fields.
The King stressed the importance of supporting efforts to achieve a just and
comprehensive peace in the region and help Palestinians and Israelis resume
negotiations, leading to the establishment of an independent state in line with
the roadmap to the Middle East peace process.
The two leaders said they supported efforts by the Palestinian Authority to help
create a better future for the Palestinians.
On Iraq, King Abdullah noted that the success of the referendum on the
constitution was an important step towards building a secure and stable country.
The talks were attended by Chief of the Royal Court Faisal Fayez and Deputy
Director of National Security and acting Director of the King's Office Marouf
Bakhit.
Qadhafi hosted an iftar banquet for King Abdullah and delegation.
The Monarch was to begin yesterday a private visit with Her Majesty Queen Rania.