Jordan's King Abdullah on Sunday commended the outcome of the World Economic Forum (WEF) conference as a catalyst for carrying out reforms in the Arab world, but warned that the future of the Middle East "depends on a just resolution" of the Arab-Israeli conflict, DPA reported. "You have articulated a vision of peace and security," the monarch said in his closing speech at the three-day meeting on the eastern shore of the Dead Sea that was attended by about 1,200 leaders of business, politics and civil society from all over the world, DPA reported. "This forum has articulated the core reality for the entire region: Our future depends on a just resolution of this conflict for a viable Palestinian state besides a secure Israel," he added. The WEF conference tackled the Arab-Israeli conflict, problems facing the new Iraqi government, the linkage between Islam and terrorism, empowerment of Arab women, the effect of oil prices on world economy and means of ensuring sustainable development in the Middle East. --More 2217 Local Time 1917 GMT
