San Francisco, 16/4/2004, (Communication & Information Division - Royal Hashemite Court) - Wall Street Journal published King Abdullah II article ''Reform is our Priority,'' in which His Majesty stressed that the reform process in the Middle East should proceed from inside the societies themselves rather than being imposed from outside. His Majesty pointed out that reform process in the Arab world has already started. Most Arabs, he said agree on the necessity of reform and on that proceeding from inside will secure its success.

His Majesty stressed that solution of the Palestinian Israeli conflict is necessary to make the reform process in the Middle East region successful. He urged the international community to play a vital role to make peace and justice , on the bases of ensuring security of Palestinians and Israeli and establishment of a viable Palestinian state, prevail in the region. such continued conflict and whirl of violence engulfing it makes millions in the region confident that the world order of justice in the free world has failed to lay the foundations of justice in the world.

His Majesty pointed out that reform process in Jordan is going ahead. He highlighted adoption of means that maintain creativeness and working out real partnership with the private sector. His Majesty pointed out to establishing a special ministry for political development and a human rights center.