King meets Iraq PM

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday met with Iraq Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al Sudani and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the second round of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership.

King Abdullah noted that the conference is aimed at supporting the sovereignty, security, and stability of Iraq, while advancing cooperation to bolster regional security, stability, and economic integration, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty expressed pride in the deep-rooted Jordan-Iraq ties, stressing the importance of maintaining cooperation.

Discussions covered the latest regional developments, especially the Palestinian cause, as well as the importance of maintaining coordination on issues of mutual concern.

For his part, the Iraqi prime minister expressed condolences to the King over the Public Security Directorate personnel who were killed in the line of duty, stressing Iraq’s commitment to working with Jordan in countering terrorism and extremism.

He also commended Jordan for hosting the second round of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, describing it as an affirmation of the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Iraq’s security and stability.