Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Jimmy Carter Meets with Jordan’s King

Former United States President Jimmy Carter had an audience with King Abdullah II of Jordan today to discuss the latest developments on the peace talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Carter praised the king for his prodigious efforts to bring lasting peace to the Middle East and said, “such efforts are vital to contribute to peace building and enabling peoples to live in a secure and prosperous environment.”

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Jordan’s King Grants an Audience to Arizona Senator John McCain

United States Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain (AZ) was received by King Abdullah II of Jordan yesterday. The senator praised the monarch for his peace efforts and discussed the issues revolving around the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis, as well as, the political and security concerns in Iraq. Besides meeting with the senator, he and Queen Rania met a delegation of United States Congressional aides.
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