AMMAN, November 19, 2006 (WAFA)-Kingdom of Jordan has welcomed on Sunday the European initiative that is announced by France, Spain and Italy to solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Jordanian Foreign Minister, Mr. Abdullah Al Khatib said, in a press release , in Amman, that Jordan considers this initiative and Russian President's one, to convene an international conference to settle the conflict, as positive.

Al-Khatib made it clear that these peace initiatives would affirm a serious international interest in the situation in the region and a real well of international community to achieve a comprehensive and just solution for the Palestinian cause within a fixed timetable.

M.H.(13:35 P)(11:35 GMT