ISRAEL’S PRESIDENT VISITS JORDAN FOR ECONOMIC FORUM

Amman, 16 Rajab 1434/26 Mei 2013 (MINA) – Israeli sources have reported that Israel’s President, Shimon Peres, will be traveling to Jordan, Sunday (26/5), to participate in the World Economic Forum held in the Dead Sea area in Jordan.

The sources said that King Abdullah II of Jordan, and U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry (who visited Israel and the Palestinian territories) will be participating in the forum, International Middle East Media Center (IMEMC) reported as monitored by Mi’raj News Agency (MINA).

Israeli Yedioth Aharonoth has reported that, while in Jordan, Peres will be holding several political meetings with different leaders and officials, and added that representatives of many Arab countries will be attending the Forum.

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Meanwhile, Israeli daily, Haaretz, has reported that Peres will also be meeting Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, King Abdullah of Jordan, and John Kerry.

Israel’s participation in the forum in Jordan comes amidst ongoing international campaigns of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS), and amidst victories achieved by the BDS movement in various sectors, including trade and education.

Jordan-Israel normalized both relations in the peace agreement known as Wadi Araba, a peace treaty made in 1994 to resolve disputes between the two regions.

World Economic Forum that will take two-day drew more than 900 decision-makers and business leaders from over 23 countries.

Various media reports said, King Abdullah II on his speech at the forum said that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be stopped by international parties involvement. (T/P03/P04)

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)