Jordan, Denmark highlight EU role in Middle East peace process

Jordanian Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh on Monday discussed with Denmark's foreign minister, Niels Helveg Petersen, issues of common concern to the two countries, the situation in the region and means of supporting the Middle East peace process.

In a statement following the meeting, the Danish minister said he will discuss with the foreign ministers of the European Union during their meeting this month means of dealing with regional issues and what should be done by the EU toward these issues.

He indicated the role played by the EU in the Middle East region. The Danish minister said he will also visit the Palestinian Authority and Israel to meet with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon.