A German parliamentary delegation conferred with Jordan's King Abdullah II Sunday on means of reviving the stalled Arab-Israeli peace process, according to an official statement, DPA reported. "The discussions covered latest developments in the Middle East region, particularly means of reviving the peace process, as well as the situation in Iraq," the statement from the royal court said. "The king praised the role being played by Germany for pushing ahead the peace process and boosting security and stability in the region," it added. King Abdullah described Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Jordan at the end of March as "important for boosting Germany's role in the region and promoting bilateral ties" between Germany and Jordan. He underscored the importance of "intensifying international efforts in the coming stage to ensure the resumption of peace negotiations" between Israel and the Palestinians. He said that the Arab Peace Initiative, which was re-adopted by Arab leaders at their summit in Riyadh at the end of March, "provided an historic opportunity for addressing all aspects of the Arab- Israeli conflict".
