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Jordan's King Abdullah II. (AP) Last update - 18:49 10/02/2008 Abdullah warns that Annapolis conference offers last chance for peace By The Associated Press Tags: Jordan, King Abdullah, Israel  Jordan's King Abdullah II warned Sunday that an international conference held in the United States last November could be the last chance for peacemaking between Palestinians and Israelis. Abdullah, a key U.S. ally who maintains cordial ties with Israel under a 1994 peace treaty, is an ardent supporter of a Palestinian-Israeli peace settlement. He said he was concerned of the growing influence of extremists in the region who may threaten moderates like himself. "The process that started in Annapolis is, from our perspective, a positive development, but it also may be our last chance for peace for many, many years to come," Abdullah cautioned, referring to the international Middle East conference held in Maryland, which re-launched Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. Advertisement He did not elaborate in an interview with Russia's ITAR-Tass news agency, which coincided with his departure to Russia. A text of the interview was distributed by the Jordanian Royal Palace. Previously, Abdullah said his concern stemmed from a diminishing moderate camp and the rising influence of extremists, who find fertile grounds among the region's poor and frustrated. The king said protracted conflict has delayed the socio-economic development of most of the countries in the region, despite successful political and economic reforms in some. "For us to fully realize the benefits of reform, we need to be able to exchange goods and services with our neighbors and facilitate the movement of people," he said. "So in that respect, conflict holds everyone up, and the longer we delay conflict resolution, the more we risk greater instability down the road." Abdullah also said during his two-day visit to Moscow he would discuss with President Vladimir Putin the possibility of Russian assistance in helping Jordan develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Related articles: Abdullah: Israel must cede land for Mideast peace and security Annapolis - The summit of all fears Assassinating Annapolis Bookmark to del.icio.us   All in the family Tel Aviv municipality moves to retain contract with Gaza City as 'twin city.' Pining for a leader A documentary examines Ariel Sharon's motive for the Gaza disengagement.   1.   mickey mouse king restates peace position 17:26  |  v hardman 10/02/08   2.   Note to Abdullah .. Please tape to your refrigerator 17:43  |  Natallie Durson 10/02/08   3.   HRH. Abdullah and the rocky throne. 18:11  |  Stephen. 10/02/08   4.   Israel Must Deport Illegal Arabs 18:52  |  Joseph . E 10/02/08   5.   Jordan`s King needs to retreive his aide from Hamas. 19:26  |  He knows 10/02/08   6.   Wrong. Israel elections. Then a Real Peace Dialogue 19:40  |  Ovadiah ben Avraham 10/02/08   7.   Peace is not possible! 20:08  |  George 10/02/08   8.   Hardman # 1 20:38  |  Harderman 10/02/08   9.   Stephen in Geneve 20:40  |  Jack in the US 10/02/08   10.   Joseph, number 4 20:42  |  Julie 10/02/08   11.   A slow learner 20:57  |  Mark Lincoln 10/02/08   12.   Abdullah 21:08  |  iLetzter 10/02/08   13.   Until the next `last` chance or `window of opportunity` 21:56  |  Maya 10/02/08   14.   Damn False Prophet! 22:01  |  Paul 10/02/08   15.   A new insight 22:58  |  Dave 10/02/08   16.   And of course the King sees what they have done with their 23:04  |  "LAST CHANCE" 10/02/08

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