Jordan Times
Friday, December 16, 2005
Majali meets with
US official, JPA members
AMMAN (Petra) — Lower House Speaker Abdul Hadi Majali on Thursday received US
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Carpenter. During the meeting,
attended by US Ambassador in Amman David Hale, Majali reviewed the developments
and reform programmes the Kingdom is implementing in the political field. He
also reviewed His Majesty King Abdullah's efforts to build a democratic model in
the region, which enhances freedoms and provides all the citizens with equal
opportunities. Also yesterday, Majali met with Jordan Press Association
President Tareq Momani and several members of the association, who congratulated
him on winning another term as House speaker. The two sides reviewed obstacles
facing the press.