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Jordan, UK discuss nuclear power and peace in the Middle East
 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (R) and his wife Sarah (L) greet King Abdullah of Jordan and his wife Queen Rania at 10 Downing Street in London, June 22. (Reuters /Nigel Roddis) |
AMMAN — Jordanian King Abdullah was in London on June 22 to discuss efforts to achieve peace between the Israelis and Palestinians as well as regional and global security challenges. During his brief visit, King Abdullah met with senior British officials, headed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. King Abdullah is considered one of the most active leaders calling for peace in the Arab world. Over the last month, he has conducted a series of meetings with senior regional and international leaders to discuss a comprehensive peace initiative and its mechanisms.
During his meeting with the British prime minister, King Abdullah emphasised that any delay in reaching a settlement would create more threats, not only to the security of Israelis and Palestinians, but also on a wider scale in the Middle East and beyond.
The talks between the two leaders also focused on strengthening and enhancing relations between the two countries in a number of sectors, especially the energy field. King Abdullah was keen to explore ways to strengthen and promote the alternative energy sector in Jordan. Jordanian sources said that Abdullah expressed his gratitude to Brown and the United Kingdom for providing support for Jordan's pursuit of alternative energy projects and resources.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, who accompanied the king during his visit, signed an agreement for nuclear cooperation with his British counterpart, David Miliband. The agreement provides for 30 years of collaboration to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. British officials specified that it centres on projects to generate electricity and desalinate sea water. Nuclear research in the agricultural, industrial and medical sectors was also discussed.
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