Jordan's King has thanked Russia for its assistance in advancing peace in the Middle East. King Abdullah, during his fifth official visit to Moscow in two years, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday and stated that Russia's permanent presence in the region, including the conflict in Iraq, is of great importance. Mr. Putin expressed gratitude to King Abdullah for supporting Russia's interest in establishing relations with the Organization of Islamic Conference and also mentioned his pleasure regarding regular consultations between Amman and Moscow. The Kremlin stated that President Putin and King Abdullah discussed economic, military, and technical cooperation as well as the overall situation in the Middle East and Iraq.
Jordan's King Thanks Russia for Helping Advance Peace in the Middle East - 2003-11-20
King Abdullah of Jordan expressed gratitude to Russia for its role in promoting peace in the Middle East during a meeting with President Putin. This meeting highlights the importance of Russia's involvement in regional issues, particularly the Iraq conflict. The discussions also covered economic and military cooperation between Jordan and Russia.
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📰 What Happened
King Abdullah II of Jordan thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's role in promoting peace in the Middle East during a meeting in Moscow. They discussed cooperation in various sectors and the situation in Iraq.
- This was King Abdullah's fifth official visit to Moscow in two years.
- Discussions included economic, military, and technical cooperation between Jordan and Russia.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Middle East has long been a region of conflict, with various international actors vying for influence, especially after the Iraq War. Russia's active engagement reflects its strategic interests in the area.
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