Jordan voices support for efforts to restore Iraq's stability 

Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour on Sunday stressed Jordan's support for Iraq to restore its security and stability.

At a meeting in Amman with President of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, Ammar Al-Hakim, Ensour said Jordan supports all efforts to enable Iraq to overcome the difficult conditions so that all Iraqis can enjoy security, peace and stability in their homeland.

During the meeting, they discussed Jordanian-Iraqi relations and ways of development in all areas. They also discussed political, security and economic challenges in the region and ways to address them.

The two sides stressed the importance of activating economic cooperation and taking advantage of the opportunities available to complete several projects that were agreed upon between Jordan and Iraq.

On his part, Al-Hakim called for building a comprehensive strategic partnership, based on a specific timetable, for activating the principles of mutual cooperation with Jordan.

Al-Hakim added that Jordan and Iraq are partners in the fight against terrorism and extremism. "We face a big challenge, and the security of both countries is being targeted," he said. Endit