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    Jordanian News Agency PETRA, Jordan
    May 6, 2008 Tuesday 1:20 PM EST



    King, Queen Return Home


    Amman, May 6 (Petra)? Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al
    Abdullah on Tuesday returned home after a two-day visit to Azerbaijan.

    During the visit, His Majesty held talks with Azeri President Ilham
    Aliev focused on boosting bilateral cooperation especially in the
    economic fields and on the regional political issues of mutual
    concern.

    The two leaders discussed latest developments in the peace process,
    affirming that finding a just and lasting solution for the
    Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in accordance with the international
    Security Council's resolutions, the road map and the Arab peace
    initiative, is a guarantee for the rights and interests of both
    peoples.

    At the end of discussions, which were held on the occasion of the 15th
    anniversary of launching diplomatic relations between Jordan and
    Azerbaijan, a joint statement was released in which the two leaders
    expressed satisfaction with UN resolution regarding the situation in
    the occupied Azeri territories - a resolution that will contribute to
    finding a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

    The two leaders affirmed the importance of finding a just solution for
    this conflict to guarantee the unity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan.

    In this regard, Aliev expressed appreciation for Jordan over its stand
    by Azerbaijan and its issues in United Nations and in the Organization
    of the Islamic Conference.

    In the presence of King Abdullah II and President Ilham Aliev, two
    agreements were signed between the two countries on encouraging
    investments and on avoiding double taxation.

    On the second day of the visit, His Majesty the King and President
    Aliev inaugurated the trade exhibition in Baku where 45 Jordanian
    companies showcased their products and services.

    In their joint statement, the two leaders expressed support to the
    private sector in both countries to benefit from the distinguished
    political relations and from the legal and institutional frameworks as
    well as from the transportation opportunities to expand and exchange
    trade and economic exchange.

    His Majesty was accompanied by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, HRH
    Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein, Chief of the Royal Court Bassem
    Awadallah, Foreign Minister Salahddin Bashir, Minister of Industry and
    Trade Amer Hadidi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Khaled
    Jameel Sarayreh, and Director of the Intelligence Department
    Gen. Mohammed Dahabi.

    //Petra// Ashkar
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