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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received Sayyid Muqtada Al Sadr, the leader of the Iraqi Sadrist Movement, at Al Husseiniya Palace, and discussed the latest developments in Iraq.

During the meeting—attended by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Ali bin Al Hussein and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammed, chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy to His Majesty—the two sides stressed the importance of dialogue to preserve the unity and integrity of Iraqi land, in line with the constitution.

The region, King Abdullah stressed, cannot afford a new conflict, which will only benefit terrorist groups.

His Majesty said the Iraqi army’s gains against the Daesh terror group will form a solid basis to bolster Iraq’s security and stability, and maintain its territorial integrity.

The King reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Iraqi national reconciliation efforts aimed at reaching a consensus among all political factions, in order to build a safe, stable, and united Iraq that fulfils the aspirations of all components of the Iraqi community for a better future.

His Majesty praised the important role of the Sadrist Movement and Sayyid Muqtada Al Sadr in the Iraqi political process, and the movement’s Arab, nationalist approach, noting Iraq’s improving ties with fellow Arab countries.

Also during the meeting, the two sides stressed the importance of countering extremism and promoting the values of tolerance and moderation.

Sadr highlighted Jordan’s important role in this regard, describing the Kingdom as a regional model in moderation.

Sadr also expressed appreciation for Jordan’s positions, led by the King, in support of Iraq’s unity, stability, and prosperity.

Royal Hashemite Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Adnan Jundi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Adviser to His Majesty and National Policies Council Rapporteur Abdullah Wreikat attended the talks.