Jordan Times
Monday, March 17, 2008
Fayez discusses regional
issues with US congressional delegation
Head of the Senate Foreign Affaires Committee Feisal Fayez on Sunday met with a
US delegation representing US congressional staff. Reiterating that the
Palestinian issue is the core of the region’s conflicts, Fayez stressed the
importance of the peace process. He also highlighted Jordan’s position on Iraq,
and its rejection of violence and terrorism. Fayez said the Amman Message,
launched by His Majesty King Abdullah, calls for the rejection of violence and
terror, pointing out that Islam is a religion of tolerance and forgiveness. Also
yesterday, Speaker of the Lower House Abdul Hadi Majali met with the delegation
and discussed political developments in the region. Majali briefed the
delegation on Israeli obstacles to the peace process, including Israeli plans to
build new settlements, the separation wall and the economic embargo on the
Palestinian people.