Jordanian Premier confers with British official
Jordan-UK, Politics, 6/7/1999

Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabedah has expressed his hope that the new Israeli government will be brave enough to take decisions that are capable of achieving just and comprehensive peace on all tracks.

This was expressed in a meeting held in Amman on Sunday between the Jordanian Premier and the advisor of the British prime minister, Lord Michael Levy, who conveyed a verbal message from British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the Jordanian Prime Minister pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries in light of results of the recent visit paid by the Jordanian King Abdullah to Britain.

During the meeting, al-Rawabdeh stressed his government's desire to strengthen relations with Britain. He expressed his appreciation for the understanding and backing shown by Blair's government and the sympathy concerning the economic situation in Jordan.

For his part Lord Levy stressed the interest expressed by the British government in supporting Jordan in various areas, especially Jordan's request to chop part of its debts to Britain.

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