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Ammon News - Prime Minister Bishr Khasawneh and a delegation of the United States Institute of Peace Monday sat for a meeting in Amman and discussed regional developments and Jordan's view on them, especially the Palestinian cause.

Khasawneh said Jordan supports the establishment of a Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, adding this will be the basis for regional peace and stability.

He noted the lack of a political solution to the Palestinian cause has negative repercussions and effects on the security and stability of the region.

Khasawneh talked about the impact of the Syrian refugee crisis on Jordan and the pressure it places on its sectors and services amid limited support from the international community for Jordan's response plan to the Syrian crisis.

The premier highlighted Jordan's efforts in combating terrorism and smuggling that pose a threat to Jordan.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs Ibrahim Jazi and Minister of State for Follow-up and Government Coordination Affairs Nawaf Tall. The institute's delegation included Hisham Youssef, Lucy Kurtzer and Robert Baron.

The Washington-based United States Institute of Peace was established by U.S. Congress in 1984. It aims to prevent and resolve international conflicts, enhance stability, support democratic transitions and consolidate peace.