Jordan King receives head of SIIC

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Jordanian King Abdullah II, on Sunday, received the Head of the Supreme IraqiIslamic Council Ammar al-Hakim.

A statement by Jordan News Agency PETRA received by IraqiNews.com cited “During a meeting at Al Husseinyieh Palace that tackled the Jordanian-Iraqi relations and ways of strengthening them, the King reiterated Jordan’s full support to the Iraqi people in the fight against terrorism and terrorist organizations.””He also said that Jordan supports efforts to build a better present and future for Iraq, and enable it to consolidate its national unity with the participation of all segments of the Iraqi people,” the statement added, noting that “The meeting also reviewed the current developments in the Middle East.””Hakim expressed his appreciation for His Majesty the King’s supportive stances towards Iraq and its people, and his efforts to strengthen security and stability in the Middle East,” the statement concluded. /End/