King calls for protection of national unity
28-03-2011 12:00 AM
Ammon News - AMMAN His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday stressed the importance of preserving national unity and said "what matters to us in this stage is that our national unity must not be undermined".
During a visit to the southern region of Petra, the King told a meeting with local citizens, dignitaries and tribal figures: "We are proceeding in earnest with the political reform process and we have nothing to fear", asserting that Jordan is also boldly moving ahead with plans to achieve economic reform.
He stressed the need to refrain from any practices to harm national unity, adding: "We recognize the difficult conditions and challenges the Kingdom and the whole region are passing through, but we are optimistic about the future we seek through developmental and economic projects." King Abdullah assured the local inhabitants that health, education and public services projects will be launched in Petra, Jordan's top tourist attraction, and that the rest of their demands will be addressed.
* Petra