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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - King Abdullah II on Tuesday emphasised the Arab Parliament's (AP) role in promoting cooperation and perpetuating communication and coordination among Arab parliaments, particularly in the area of legislation.

The monarch spoke as he welcomed AP President Ahmad al Jarwan, who is attending the Road to Jerusalem conference, which opened under royal patronage in Amman yesterday.

King Abdullah said he appreciated the AP's support of Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian sites in confronting repeated Israeli assaults and violations. He also noted the parliament's calls at international forums and parliaments for assisting Jordan in hosting Syrian refugees. The King reiterated Jordan's support of efforts to bring about peace between the Palestinians and Israelis and establish an independent Palestinian state according to the two-state solution and the Arab Peace Initiative, and as per the June 4, 1967 borders.

During the meeting at the al Husseiniyeh Palace, the King emphasised support for a comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis that would end the sufferings of Syrians and preserve the country's unity.

Jarwan expressed the AP's gratitude to Jordan for hosting the Jerusalem conference and the King's role in protecting and defending Jerusalem at various world forums, noting the importance of the Hashemite monarchy's custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem.

He also said the Arab Parliament recognised Jordan's efforts to bolster Arab solidarity and cement joint Arab cooperation, noting the King's address at an Arab summit in Kuwait last month in which he emphasised the unity of Arab ranks to achieve pan-Arab aspirations and build a better future for Arab people.

The Road to Jerusalem conference, held in cooperation between the Lower House's Palestine Committee, the AP and the Islamic Sciences University, is aimed at highlighting the religious importance of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian holy shrines and stand up to Israeli attempts to judaise the city.

The meeting brought together parliamentarians, political figures and Muslim and Christian clerics from across the Arab and Muslim world.

*Petra