His Majesty King Abdullah meets international Quartet for Mideast peace representative Tony Blair in Amman on Monday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
AMMAN (Jordan Times) – His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday reiterated that resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution is the path to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.
During a meeting with international Quartet for Mideast peace representative Tony Blair, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region and efforts to revive the peace process, a Royal Court statement said.
The Monarch stressed the important role of the Quartet, which comprises the US, UN, EU and Russia, and the rest of the international community in creating the appropriate conditions for the Palestinian and Israeli sides to go back to the negotiating table and address all final status issues. The process, he said, should lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders living in peace and security to the side of a secure Israel.
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NOTE by the editor: Well, it is nice for Mr. Blair to have this ‘post-retirement contract’ as ‘Middle East negotiator’, however, would it not be wise to appoint someone respected by both sides? Mr. Blair is definately NOT respected by the Arab / Palestinian side (and probably not much more by the Israeli one either).
If Tony Blair apologizes for his past mistakes and sins, of all the harm he has caused to the innocent Iraq and Afghanistan people by supporting the wars, he may be a useful ambassador.
But, to be genuine, he should be willing to burn his boats and become a Muslim to atone for his sins. I have read that he does read the Holy Quran every day and his sister in law can be a personal preacher for him.