seek to change the identity
of Jerusalem.
His Majesty also expressed
condemnation of the Israeli decision to build new
housing units in East Jerusalem, noting that such
actions undermine peace- making efforts and threaten
regional stability and prosperity.
The King affirmed the
importance of the Russian role, especially in supporting
regional peace. Putin, for his part, noted that talks
with King Abdullah will tackle regional issues as
well as means to enhance bilateral ties, especially
in economic and trade fields.
At the meeting, which
included a dinner banquet hosted in honour of the
King and the accompanying delegation, His Majesty
and Putin discussed means to strengthen bilateral
relations, especially in trade and economic areas.
The King and the Russian
premier also discussed means to promote partnership
between the private sector in both countries and ways
to benefit from the Russian expertise in nuclear energy
field.
The King is scheduled
to meet tomorrow with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
for talks on developments in the Middle East, especially
efforts to achieve the two- state solution within
a comprehensive regional context as well as means
to promote bilateral ties in various fields.
