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- King Abdullah II stressed the need to respect both Islamic and Christian holy sites located in Jerusalem
DUBAI: Jordan’s King Abdullah II has met with Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, in Amman on Wednesday, to discuss Palestine’s participation in regional economic projects.
King Abdullah told Lapid that the creation of a Palestinian state was essential in order to reach lasting peace between Arabs and Israelis, according to a report by Jordanian state news agency Petra.
He also told Israel’s prime minister to build on the discussions held with US President Joe Biden during his visit to the region earlier this month.
The Jordanian king stressed the need to respect both Islamic and Christian holy sites located in Jerusalem and maintain peace in the coming period.
During the visit, the two leaders addressed - and offered solutions for - challenges faced in the areas of transport, trade, water and energy.