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UNITED NATIONS - / www.MaximsNews.com@
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July 2007 – Jordan's
King Abdullah II today stressed the need to achieve real and tangible
progress in the Middle East peace process with to the establishment of an
independent Palestinian state living alongside Israel in a way that meets the
aspirations of the region's people to live in peace and stability.
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During a meeting
with US President George W. Bush at the White House, King Abdullah urged the
US to intensify its efforts in the coming weeks and months, particularly
after Bush's recent call for an international meeting to advance the peace
process.
The King said that a just and comprehensive peace to which the Arab people
aspire should emanate from a solution that addresses all outstanding issues
between the Palestinians and Israel, including final status issues.
King Abdullah said that the Arab Peace
Initiative has clearly demonstrated the Arab will for peace and coexistence
with Israel.
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During
the meeting that included a dinner hosted by the US president, King Abdullah
expressed appreciation for the US administration's commitment to offer
assistance to the Palestinians.
King Abdullah also asserted Israel's responsibility for taking
confidence-building steps, including an end to all settlement activities.
The King said that there is an immediate need to ease restrictions on
Palestinian people's movement and release all tax returns now held by Israel
to the Palestinian National Authority.
Talks between the two leaders also addressed the situation in Iraq. King
Abdullah stressed Jordan's support to strengthen Iraq's security and unity.
The King emphasized the importance of inclusion of all parties in national
reconciliation efforts and in the political process as key to success.
On bilateral relations, King Abdullah expressed Jordan's appreciation for US
assistance to the country, which he said has contributed to Jordan's economic
development. The King noted the progress in trade and investment levels
between Jordan and the US and expressed hope for strengthening bilateral
economic relations.
President Bush expressed the US' commitment to support efforts to establish
regional peace and stability on the basis of a two-state solution and said the
US appreciated Jordan's efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in
the region.
King Abdullah's meeting with President Bush comes as part of Jordan's
diplomatic efforts to advance the peace process.
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President George Bush, Middle
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