Jordan Times
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sharif
underscores Kingdom’s support for Iraqis residing in Jordan
Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications and acting Foreign
Minister Nabil Sharif on Monday stressed the Kingdom’s support for Iraqis
residing in Jordan. In a meeting with Radwan Nweiser, director of the North
Africa and the Middle East Office of United Nations High Commission for
Refugees, he called on other countries to help shoulder the burden of host
countries. Also yesterday, Sharif discussed bilateral ties and regional
developments with Vice Admiral Gérard Valin, commander of the French Naval Fleet
in the Indian Ocean. During the meeting, he stressed the importance of resuming
the peace process based on a two-state solution leading to the establishment of
an independent Palestinian state. Interior Minister Nayef Qadi also met with the
French commander to discuss cooperation in combating piracy and means to boost
maritime security.