Jordan king indicated that Russia had traditionally played an important mediatory role in the resolution of conflicts in the Middle East.

(Kazan, March 11, Tatar-inform). Russia and Jordan hope to consolidate their political and economic relations, King Abdullah II of Jordan said at a meeting with the Russian Federation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on March 10, Itar-Tass reports.

Prime Minister Putin also expressed hope that the meeting would allow them to discuss “problems in the region, bilateral relations as well as trade and economic cooperation”.
Abdullah II said he was glad to have the opportunity to discuss how to resolve the stalemate between Israel and the Palestinian National Administration, especially in light of Israel’s increased settlement activities.

The king indicated that Russia had traditionally played an important mediatory role in the resolution of conflicts in the Middle East.

“I must say that we greatly appreciate the special nature of relations that are evolving between Russia and Jordan, and I know that you personally have contributed so much to their development over the past several years,” Abdullah II is quoted as saying.

During the talks in Moscow, the Jordanian delegation plans to discuss prospects for stronger relations with Russia, an official at the Jordanian embassy in Russia told Itar-Tass earlier.

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