Jordan Times
Monday, January 14, 2008
King, Mohammad VI
discuss ties, Mideast
MARRAKESH (Petra) - His Majesty King Abdullah held talks on Sunday with Moroccan
King Mohammad VI on means to bolster bilateral ties and current developments in
the region.
King Abdullah arrived along with Her Majesty Queen Rania earlier yesterday on a
three-day visit.
The two leaders stressed their keenness to enhance cooperation, especially in
the economic, investment and political fields.
They also stressed the importance of activating and developing economic and
commercial cooperation, and continuing coordination on various issues of concern
to the Arab and Islamic nation.
Jordan and Morocco on Sunday signed three agreements to boost cooperation
between the two countries in the areas of competitiveness, exports’ enhancement
and the building of joint megaprojects.
The agreements are meant to increase the trade exchange volume between the two
countries, in addition to increasing the exchange of expertise in the field of
investment and implementation of major development projects.
Although Jordan and Morocco are bound by 44 cooperation agreements, protocols
and executive programmes, trade exchange between the two countries for 2006 did
not exceed $24 million.
During the meeting, King Abdullah emphasised Jordan's support to efforts seeking
to reach a political solution to the issue of the Western Sahara to realise
security and stability in the northern African countries.
Talks also covered the situation in the Middle East and efforts exerted to push
the peace process forward. The two leaders stressed their support for the
Palestinian Authority in negotiating with the Israelis to restore the legitimate
rights of the Palestinians, chief among which is the creation of an independent
Palestinian state.
King Abdullah briefed the Moroccan leader on his meetings and communications
with several countries and international parties to rally support to efforts
seeking to push the negotiation process between the Palestinians and Israelis
forward, leading to a comprehensive and just settlement to the Palestinian issue
based on the international resolutions.
Talks also covered the situation in Lebanon and Iraq.
The two leaders stressed their support of the Arab League's initiative to solve
the political crisis in Lebanon and overcome the consequences of the political
vacuum in the country.
The initiative, they said, is a step in the right direction and paves the way
for ending the political crisis in Lebanon and enable the people to stand up to
the challenges their country faces.
On Iraq, the two leaders stressed the need to continue efforts to realise
national reconciliation among the Iraqis and work to restore security and
stability in the country.