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brings people together not Q: Where would you like efforts in this respect? with countries belonging to
what divides them. to see Jordan in the area different regions.
of foreign policy five No, I think there is general
What we need right now is an years from now? acknowledgement and respect His Majesty the King visited
atmosphere that would allow and also widespread unders- Latin America in 2008. He
these youngsters to pursue Jordan has a very active tanding of what Jordan has went to Brazil, Argentina and
their dreams, their objectives foreign policy. His Majesty done. Jordan is the largest host Chile and I think he was the
and opportunities. With the the King is extremely active of Palestinian refugees, but first Head of State from this
modem communication tools on the international stage, his that's perhaps a result of the region to visit them. I carried
that they have at their dispo- voice is respected and listened contiguity between Jordan out a follow-up visit this year,
sal, with so much access to so to, and his vision on what the and Palestine, and its position and a couple of our ministers
much information, they see Middle East should look like at the heart of the Middle East. visited these same countries.
the opportunities that their age is very astute. He is yearning The peace negotiations will We are now opening relations
groups have in other parts of to see a Middle East free of address the refugee issue on all fronts with these coun-
the world. I think that they political strife, conflict and according to international tries.
want to see political barriers violence. He wants a political legitimacy and the Arab Peace
come down in order for them process that will lead to eco- Initiative. I think we need to do more
to find better opportunities. So nomic prosperity in our part of with Africa. The President of
what we need right now is a the world. He is also talking We also have hundreds of Tanzania paid us a visit earlier
solution to this chronic pro- about the young and their thousands of Iraqis who are in 2010, and we spoke about
blem, the Palestinian problem, need for opportunities to pur- not refugees. They are in co-operation between Jordan
the establishment of an inde- sue their vast potential. He is Jordan and share us our and Tanzania. We have many
pendent vibrant Palestinian doing so much to bring the resources. They are welcome points in common. We are a
state on Palestinian soil and world to Jordan and vice here, but they also have the gateway to many markets in
comprehensive Arab-Israeli versa. right to go back to Iraq volun- our region and the same is true
peace that allows us to pursue tarily once the political and of Tanzania. We believe that
a better life for everybody. His Majesty travels extensive- security situation allows. This we can establish solid links
ly around the world and my is also the reason why we are with them.
Q: Do you think that mul- job as Minister of Foreign keen to provide every support
tilateralism is at stake Affairs is made easier becau- that we can to Iraq so as to With the Far East, we are
these days? se, wherever I go, I work with pursue a political process that represented through embas-
the backdrop of the immense will lead to the establishment sies and there are also econo-
No, I do not think it's at stake respect shown to His Majesty of a cohesive Iraqi govern- mic interests. Once again, the
or at risk, but in many instan- the King and to Jordan. I ment, representative and all- sky is the limit!
ces in recent history we have always say that Jordan is bles- inclusive.
seen multilateralism at a sed with its leadership becau- Q: Finally, when do we
standstill in terms of effective- se we have a country that real- Again, we are seeking a com- expect to see you in
ness, in anticipation of prog- ly has no problems with the prehensive Arab-Israeli peace. Geneva?
ress on the bilateral level or rest of the world. On the This would mean a peace trea-
obstructed by bilateralism. So contrary, we have nothing but ty between Syria and Israel, a I hope so, soon
what we want is a process of good relations, good standing peace treaty between Israel
complimentarity, where bila- and much respect. and Lebanon, and an indepen-
teralism can contribute to dent Palestinian State. His
multilateralism, and multilate- Returning to His Majesty's Majesty the King said that,
ralism can certainly enhance vision of the Middle East free once you have peace in place,
the results and objectives of of conflict, we should ensure an end to the Arab-Israeli
bilateralism. that it's our responsibility to conflict and normal relations
our children, to our children's between Israel and fifty-seven
Q: There are many UN children and to future genera- Arab and Muslim countries,
scattered
agencies the horizon for co-operation is
tions to provide them with
around Amman. Do you peace, because peace and sta- endless. The sky is the limit!
envisage putting them all bility are what will guarantee
together on the same economic prosperity. It is only Q: What are your rela-
location? through economic interaction tions with other regions -
and co-operation that we will - with Europe, with
Yes, there are some discus- consolidate political stability, Africa?
sions about that. We have a which in turn will ensure our
resident co-ordinator for all long-term achievements. We have excellent relations
the UN agencies in Jordan, with everyone! I think we
and there are some on-going Q: Jordan has always have to do a lot more regar-
discussions about having been a host country for ding some of the countries
them at the same physical refugees. Do you someti- where we do not have diplo-
location. We are definitely dis- mes feel that the world matic representation, but we
cussing it. has overlooked all your certainly have good relations
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