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King confident in country’s ability to overcome challenges

His Majesty King Abdullah heads to the podium to address leaders and members of the Bani Sakher tribe in Amman on Thursday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah heads to the podium to address leaders and members of the Bani Sakher tribe in Amman on Thursday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday said that the best interests of the country and its citizens, along with reform and comprehensive development, are his top priorities.

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