6/27/2010
Jordanian Monarch holds talks with Talabani
AMMAN, June 27 (KUNA) -- Visiting Iraqi President Jalal Talabani held talks here on Sunday with King Abdullah II discussing the situation in the region and mutual cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement issued by the Royal Court, both leaders affirmed their desire to further cement economic and trade ties between the two neighbouring states.
King Abdullah said Jordan and Iraq maintained "deep and brotherly and historic" relations, underscoring Jordan's full support for "the Iraqi brothers" in consolidating security and stability in Iraq, noting that the country's security is a key pillar for regional peace and stability.
The two leaders called for effective Arab cooperation and forging a unified Arab position to deal with current issues and common challenges, the official PETRA news agency said.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Jordan's king renews support for Iraq's stability
Amman - King Abdullah II on Sunday assured Iraqi President Jalal Talabani of Jordan's full backing for efforts that seek to re- establish stability and security in Iraq.
'The king reaffirmed Jordan's full support for the Iraqi brethren in their endeavours to maintain Iraq's security and stability, which is a cornerstone for stability in the region,' a royal court statement said.
Talabani made a surprise visit to Jordan Sunday, apparently seeking Abdullah's help to defuse the current political crisis in Iraq, which has been unable to form a new government since elections in March elections.
Jordan maintains close ties with Iraqi Sunni leaders and former Shiite Prime Minister Iyad Allawi who formed the Iraqiya bloc.
The Sunni-Shiite alliance clinched the largest number of seats in the parliament, and has since been attempting to form a new cabinet.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has so far insisted on the right of his State of Law bloc to lead the new government, depending on support from other Shiite and Kurdish lawmakers.
Abdullah and Talabani also discussed latest Middle East developments and stressed the need for coming up with 'pan-Arab attitudes for addressing common challenges', the statement said.
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