(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) His Majesty King Abdullah II received at Al Husseiniya Palace on Monday, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Garcia, who is visiting Jordan as part of a regional tour.
The King stressed Jordan's keenness to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation with Spain, mainly in the economic, trade and renewable energy fields, in the interest of both countries.
Talks during the meeting also dealt with regional issues of common interest, with the King affirming Jordan's stance towards these issues as well as his full support to efforts aimed at achieving security and stability for the region's countries and peoples, and fighting terrorism and extremism since such notions threaten the region and the world.
Regarding Middle East peace efforts, His Majesty reiterated that all international forces that wield influence should work to create proper conditions to revive the peace talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions.
On the situation in Syria and Iraq, King Abdullah stressed the importance of reaching a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in Syria and support the efforts of the Iraqi government to counter terrorist organizations.
The Spanish minister voiced his country's keenness to boost cooperation with Jordan in various fields, particularly since Spain has become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and is interested in further promoting coordination with Jordan on regional issues.
He also praised Jordan's wisdom in dealing with issues of the region and working to enhance world peace and stability.
The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, the Royal Court chief, the minister of foreign affairs and expatriate affairs, the director of the King's Office and the Spanish ambassador in Amman.
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