King Abdullah confers with Arafat

Jordan's King Abdullah on Sunday in Amman discussed with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat developments in peace negotiations and obstacles impeding them, especially on the Palestinian-Israeli track.

Spokesman for the Jordanian Royal Court said in a press statement following the talks that Arafat briefed King Abdullah on the results of his contacts and visits to several countries and on certain thoughts proposed to the Palestinian side in order to revive negotiations with the Israeli side and to settle problems remaining between the two sides.

The statement added that the Jordanian King stressed Jordan's support for the Palestinians and the ideas they have adopted and backing them to attain their rights stated in the agreements signed between them and Israel.

The Jordanian King also stressed the need to abide by items of these agreements and honor the dates set for their implementation.

The statement added that discussions also dealt with bilateral relations between Jordan and the Palestinian government and the cooperation agreement signed between the two sides as well as eliminating obstacles hindering its implementation which are not caused by either of the two sides.