Jordan's King visits Germany, Denmark and Tunisia

King Hussein of Jordan yesterday arrived in Bonn for a two-day official visit to meet with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and other senior German officials.

King Hussein who is accompanied by Fayez al-Taraunah, chief of Royal Divan, will meet Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul-Salam al-Majali and Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Jawad Anani who arrived in Bonn from Tunisia where they signed a number of joint agreements.

King Hussein is to visit Denmark and Tunisia in addition to his current visit to Germany.

During his visits, the king will hold talks with leaders and senior officials in these three countries concerning methods of promoting bilateral relation. Arab regional issues are on the agenda as well.

Jordan's King Hussein will receive today in Badn Badn, Germany the 1997 German Media Award for his efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. More than 400 personalities are expected to attend the ceremony, including German President Roman Herzog, Yasser Arafat of Palestine and Shimon Peres, the ex-Israeli Premier.