Jordan's Crown Prince in Algeria

Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan held talks with Algeria's prime minister and parliament speaker on bilateral relations and Arab issues at the start of Crown Prince's visit. The Middle East peace process is at the top of the agenda.

Crown Prince Hassan arrived in Algeria yesterday before starting a European tour.

The visit is aimed at promoting bilateral ties as well as discussing a number of issues of common interest, especially the Middle East peace process and Euro-Mediterranean partnership.

Today Crown Prince Hassan will meet with Algerian President Liamine Zeroual and other senior officials to enhance bilateral relations in various fields through the Jordanian - Algerian committee.

Prince Hassan is to leave Algeria late today for Britain at the beginning of a European tour that includes Austria, France and Denmark.