SECRETARY-GENERAL MEETS KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN AT HEADQUARTERS

The following statement was issued today by a spokesman for the Secretary-General:

Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali received King Hussein Ibn Talel of Jordan, who paid a visit to Headquarters at 12:45 p.m. today.

The King of Jordan and the Secretary-General reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, in particular the peace process and Âé¶¹APP assistance to the Palestinians. The King expressed his appreciation and support for the various activities undertaken by the Âé¶¹APP to back the implementation of the peace process, especially in the Palestinian territory.

The Secretary-General thanked King Hussein for Jordan's contribution to Âé¶¹APP peace-keeping operations, as well as for the various Jordanian manifestations to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Âé¶¹APP.

In this regard, the Secretary-General reiterated his invitation to King Hussein to attend the special commemorative meeting of the General Assembly to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Âé¶¹APP in October.

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