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| German FM stresses European role in Mideast |
| | www.chinaview.cn 2004-08-30 08:03:07 |
AMMAN, Aug. 29
(Xinhuanet) -- Visiting German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer on Sunday
stressed European role in stabilizing the situation in Middle
East.
After talking with his Jordanian counterpart Marwan
Muasher, Fischer said in a press conference that the European Union is committed
to the roadmap peace plan and the UN Security Council resolutions.
The Israeli withdrawal and dismantling of settlements would
contribute to achieving a breakthrough in the peace process, he added.
Fischer pointed out that Europe is keen to have close
relations with Jordan to achieve a breakthrough in the region despite
difficulties facing the Middle East peace process.
On
bilateral relations, Fischer said he had briefed Muasher on the outcome of his
talks in Beirut and Damascus, noting that the talks also touched on the
situation in Iraq.
For his part, Muasher said his meeting
with Fischer discussed the current situation in the region, particularly the
peace process and developments in Iraq.
The Jordanian top
diplomat told reporters that his country urges Israel to implement roadmap
completely, saying it is an international plan that was approved by the
concerned parties.
On the hunger strike of the Jordanian
and Palestinian detainees in the Israeli jails, Muasher said that the government
has continuous contacts with the Israeli government and with the International
Committee of the Red Cross to follow up the detainees'
situation.
Meanwhile, Muasher reaffirmed the Jordanian
government's support for the Iraqi government, indicating that Jordan is
concerned in establishing strong ties with Iraq.
Fischer started his regional tour on Friday. He has visited Lebanon and Syria, and will travel to Israel and Egypt. Enditem |
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