Jordan King urges more peace efforts from Obama
JORDAN: US President Barack Obama telephoned Jordan’s King Abdullah
II on Monday to discuss efforts to “overcome obstacles” facing the
launch of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, the palace said.
“The two leaders discussed Middle East developments, mainly efforts
aimed at overcoming obstacles facing the launch of serious and effective
Palestinian-Israeli negotiations in line with a two-state solution,” a
palace statement said.
It quoted the king as telling Obama that the United States “plays a
key role in resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which is a
priority to achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.” “Efforts
must be intensified to launch negotiations that would lead to a
two-state solution, which enjoys an international consensus,” the king
said.
In Washington, the White House said Obama “expressed his appreciation
for Jordan’s staunch support for a two-state solution and comprehensive
peace in the region, and told the King he considers Jordan to be an
integral partner of the United States.”
Amman, AFP |