DOHA: During talks in Doha on Wednesday, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed ways to expand political, economic and investment cooperation between their countries, the Jordan News Agency reported.
They also agreed on the importance of continued consultation and coordination on issues of mutual concern and in the service of Arab causes and regional stability, sources said, and discussed the latest regional and international developments, in particular those related to the Palestinian cause.
King Abdullah reaffirmed the importance of reviving the process for achieving peace between the Israelis and Palestinians based on a two-state solution, and of ending the illegal Israeli actions that undermine this.
Earlier, King Abdullah was greeted by Sheikh Tamim and other senior Qatari officials upon arrival at Doha International Airport.
King Abdullah on Wednesday departed on a working visit to Qatar, at the start of a tour that also includes Canada and the US.
From Doha, he will head to Ottawa on an official visit, where he will meet with Canada Governor General Mary Simon and hold talks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
In Washington, DC, the king will hold meetings with members of key US Congress committees.
