www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Mar/23/24494700.htm Wednesday, March 23, 2005 King of Jordan's Address at Arab Summit in Algiers King's Address at Arab Summit in Algiers Algiers, March 23 (Petra-Jordan News Agency)--His Majesty King Abdullah II said that the roadmap peace plan is the only available means to settle the Palestinian issue which means the two concerned parties should abide by this map and speed up measures to implement its provisions so that eventually a viable independent Palestinian state can be established on the Palestinian soil. In an adders to the Arab summit in Algiers, King Abdullah stressed the necessity to implement immediately what has been agreed upon at Sharm Sheikh summit and affirmed the need for effective participation of the quartet committee and the U.S. in this regard. Following is the full text of the King's Speech:- Your Majesties, Presidents and princes of Arab Countries, peace be upon You: The agenda of this summit is full of many issues and great challenges that face our nation at this critical stage that our nation is passing through and which threaten security and stability in this region. We, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan act in our vision on these issues and challenges and means of overcoming them, upon our keenness to perform our duties towards our nation and its just causes. Jordan views the roadmap peace plan as the means available to settle the Palestinian issue and affirms the importance of the commitment of both parties to this map and its implementation leading to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state on the Palestinian national soil. It also affirms the importance of immediate and full implementation of what had been agreed upon during the recent Sharm Al Sheikh summit. Here, we affirm the importance of the participation of the International Quartet and efforts of the United States in this regard. Due to our awareness of the extent o challenges that face the Palestinian authority in this regard, we call upon the international community to provide political, economic and financial support to this authority to enable it to shoulder its responsibilities in constructing the state's institutions and implementing reforms and change. Here, the London Conference was a positive step in this regard. We in Jordan are keen to continue providing all forms of support to our Palestinian brethren, particularly in the reform process, establishing the state's institutions and training cadres. Here, I would like to affirm the importance of solving the Arab-Israeli conflict on the basis of international legitimacy, UN resolutions, the Madrid Conference and the Arab initiative that should be presented to the world in its genuine form as Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz wanted. Therefore, it is necessary to revive the Syrian and Lebanese tracks in parallel with the Palestinian track. Here we remind that the Arab Nation was committed to all the UN Security Council resolutions and is calling for implementing all these resolutions, at the top of which resolution 242 away from selectivity or focus on the Council's last resolutions excluding others. As for Iraq, Jordan affirms the importance of respecting Iraq's sovereignty, independence and the unity of its lands. We welcome the Iraqi elections as an important and necessary step for the political march in Iraq and we consider the large scale public participation as a positive evidence on the Iraqis willingness and readiness to rebuild their country and determine their future. Jordan considers the formation of a legitimate Iraqi government with grassroots bases inclusive of all Iraqi sects a guarantee to continue the democratic process and preserve the rights of minorities. Jordan fully supports such a government committed to maintaining the Arab support for Iraq, its unity, independence and national unity and calls all the countries and concerned parties especially the United Nations and the European Union to provide all possible assistance for rebuilding Iraq politically and economically away from any foreign political interference in the internal political process in Iraq. Jordan will continue to support the Iraqi efforts to improve the security and rebuilding through training the Iraqi police and army in addition to civil workers to enable Iraq to return to its natural position in the region. We condemn all forms of violence and terrorism facing our innocent people in Hallah or elsewhere in Iraq or the world . Terrorism is an international phenomena that is not connected to any specific culture or religion rather than the other and any attempt to associate Islam with terror is rejected. In order to respond to such efforts, Jordan has issued "Amman Message" which presents Islam on its true and bright image based on values of tolerance and dialogue and the rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism. I appreciate the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in fighting terrorism and announce Jordan's support to the Saudi brothers. We, while calling for more international and regional cooperation to fight this phenomena, remind that military methods alone are not enough to stand in the face of this great danger and that the economic and social factors which form the suitable environment for the spread of terrorism must be dealt with. Kings, Presidents and Princes: There is an urgent need for reform, development and modernization, and this cannot be delayed or postponed. If some views this issue as an agenda that is imposed on us from outside, then we should lead the march of reform and modernization, for it is the right of our people and because it is a request that fulfils the aspirations of our peoples in progress and in keeping pace with the world around us. Jordan has started for years to implement its national plan for reform and comprehensive development in the political, economic, social and administrative fields. In line with this approach, we set up a plan that aims at increasing peoples' participation in decision making through dividing the Kingdom into a number of regions with its affairs administered by local councils that are directly elected by citizens of these regions. For this purpose, we formed a specialized team to set up comprehensive national agenda for the development and modernization process in all fields for the next ten years. Jordan welcomes partnership with the eight countries and affirms the importance of their support to reform efforts, not only in Jordan, but also in other Arab countries. We in Jordan support the Tunis Declaration for Development and Modernization in the Arab World, and we also approved a joint plan with the European Union that provides Jordan with the support it needs to implement the reform and development program. Your Majesties, Presidents and Princes I would like at the end to extend my thanks and appreciation for His Excellency President Abdul Aziz Botafliqah and to the Algerian people for their kind hospitality and good preparations for this summit. I also thank the Secretary General of the Arab League and its cadres for their efforts to ensure the success of this summit. //Petra// end. 231108 Local MAR 2005 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> DonorsChoose. A simple way to provide underprivileged children resources often lacking in public schools. Fund a student project in NYC/NC today! http://us.click.yahoo.com/EHLuJD/.WnJAA/cUmLAA/TySplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> -------------------------- Want to discuss this topic? 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