His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday reiterated that Jordan was keen on Iraq's unity, security and stability.

“It is important and necessary for the future of Iraq that all its factions participate in the political process under way,” King Abdullah told Moqtada Sadr, the leader of Iraq's Shiite Sadrist movement, at a meeting in Amman.

The King added that Iraq should overcome its difficult situation and reemerge as a strong and active country in the region.

“Jordan is keen on the unity of Iraq, a better future for its people and the return of its vital role in the region. This is in the interest of Jordan as well as Iraq,” King Abdullah said.

The King described Jordan's ties with Iraq as “historic,” stressing that the Kingdom does not differentiate between Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds in Iraq and is determined to communicate with all factions.

Sadr, who arrived here Thursday, hailed the King's efforts to help the Iraqi people and the level of relations between the two countries. He said the role of the King and Jordan was “very important in helping Iraq and the Iraqis overcome the current situation.”

He also praised the King's endeavours to spell out the true image of Islam to the world.

The Jordan Times