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Jordan, U.S. discuss efforts to make Mideast peace, eradicate terrorism

Xinhua, March 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

King Abdullah II of Jordan and visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday discussed regional issues, including combating terrorism in the Middle East, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

The two sides looked into efforts to make peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis. The Jordanian leader also stressed the need for the immediate cease of Israeli violations in Jerusalem.

On the Syrian issue, Abdullah II stressed Jordan's constant position supporting a political solution to the crisis in the country.

He also reviewed burdens Jordan is shouldering due to hosting 1.3 million Syrian refugees.

At the meeting, the Jordanian leader also stressed his country's support to the Iraqi government in fighting the Islamic State (IS) and in ensuring Iraq's unity and safety.

On his side, Biden expressed the U.S. appreciation for Jordan's support to peacemaking efforts and fostering stability in the Middle East and encountering terrorism.

Biden's visit to Jordan was the last stop of his tour to the region which also covered the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the Palestinian territories. Endit