Jordan's King calls for firm stance against terrorism

JORDAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II has called for a firm stance against terrorism, local daily The Jordan Times reported on Monday.

The king made the call at a meeting of chief editors from major dailies in the country on Sunday on the third anniversary of the hotel blasts in the capital Amman that claimed dozens of lives.

To fight terrorism, it is important to deliver the Message of Islam that is based on moderation and rejection of extremism, was quoted as saying.

He called on media leaders to help spread awareness against terrorism and promote the true values of the Muslim faith.

A series of blasts occurred in three hotels frequented by Westerners in Amman on Nov. 9, 2005, claiming dozens of lives and over a hundred injured.

King Abdullah, meanwhile, reiterated his solidarity with the relatives of the victims of the bombings.

Amman, tuesday, Xinhua