King Abdullah describes Syrian - Jordanian relations as remarkable

King Abdullah of Jordan has described relations between Jordan and Syria as remarkable. He stressed that bilateral relations will witness tremendous developments during the coming phase.

The Jordanian weekly al-Majd said in its recent issue that King Abdullah stressed during his meeting last week with the Jordanian journalists union's chairman and members of its council the "importance of the Arab depth for Jordan," adding that Jordan's relations with all Arab states are at their best now.

On the Israeli position concerning Jordan's share of waters, King Abdullah said, "It is clear that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to challenge us in this phase, and we, in our turn, tell him we accept this challenge."

King Abdullah added, "The treaty with Israel does not only pertain to waters rather other issues in which Jordan can have an effecting and pressuring stand."

The Jordanian King regretted what had been published by certain papers on the King's consent to open an office for the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. The King said, "This is not acceptable and no one will imagine this matter taking place."