Ammon News - AMMAN Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on Monday met with European Union (EU) envoys to Jordan and briefed them on the latest local and regional developments.

Judeh said Jordan and the EU enjoy strong ties, which were further cemented after Jordan achieved the advanced status with the bloc.

The minister briefed the envoys on the reform process, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II in various domains. He noted to a national dialogue committee, which was named earlier today to reach accordance on legislation that enhance freedoms and participation in decision-making.

The government, he added, had introduced amendments to the Public Gatherings Law and referred it to the parliament for endorsement.

The Minister reiterated importance to breathe life into the peace process, through relaunching serious and effective talks that address final status issues according to the two-state solution. Talks, he added, must lead to the establishment of a viable, sovereign and independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital on the pre-1967 borders.

The latest regional developments should not shift focus away from the key issue, which is the Palestinian cause, Judeh said. Solving the Palestinian issue is key to regional and global security and stability, he added.

The minister underscored the importance of the EU role in pushing forward the peacemaking efforts.

* Petra