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French president worried over delayed Syria talks in Geneva

Xinhua, April 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday that the delayed Syrian talks in Geneva between the Syrian government and the opposition are worrisome, reported the state-run Petra news agency.

Following a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman, Hollande said the postponed talks may mean the Syrian truce might end soon, thus repeated killing and destruction all over again.

"We must find political solutions which is why I am here today," said Hollande, visiting Jordan during a regional tour that has already taken him to Egypt and Lebanon.

"What is taking place in Geneva is critical," he stressed, adding that if the truce ends, it may lead to an increase in Syrian refugees into Jordan.

King Abdullah said Jordan and France will uphold their cooperation in various fields.

Talks between the two sides covered regional developments and efforts to combat terrorism.

Jordan will continue supporting France in its fight against terrorism, said the King.

During the talks, Hollande expressed his appreciation of Jordan's support towards the French forces fighting the Islamic State (IS) militant group, as French fighter jets launch raids from Jordan against the IS. Endit