AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday held talks with Iraq Prime
Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, a Royal
Court statement said.
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The
talks, held at Basman Palace, covered the deep-rooted ties between the two
countries, as well as means of enhancing economic cooperation and completing
joint projects.
During
bilateral talks, followed by expanded talks, King Abdullah expressed best
wishes of success for Prime Minister Sudani, stressing keenness to enhance the
strong ties between the two countries and peoples.
The two
sides highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation on several levels,
especially in the fields of politics and economy, to capitalize on what has
been achieved in joint projects.
His
Majesty stressed the need to maintain bilateral cooperation, and trilateral
cooperation with Egypt, as an example of regional integration.
In
addition, the two sides reaffirmed the need to maintain coordination and
consultation on various issues of mutual concern, in the best interest of the
two peoples and in service of Arab causes.
The
King underscored the importance of Iraq’s regional role, stressing that Iraq’s
security is key to regional security and stability.
Discussions
covered regional issues and crises, the Palestinian cause, and efforts to
counter terrorism within a holistic approach.
For his part, Prime Minister Sudani expressed his
country’s keenness to maintain its distinguished level of relations and
cooperation with Jordan in various fields, in the best interest of the two
peoples and in service of regional stability and prosperity.
Prime Minister
Bisher Al-Khasawneh, Deputy Prime
Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Office of His
Majesty Jafar Hassan attended the talks.
From the Iraqi side, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein,
Prime Minister Office Director Ihsan Al Awadi, and Anbar Governor Ali Al
Dulaimi attended the talks.
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