Jordan's monarch in Peru for tourism, summit

King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in Lima on 26 September and was to visit historic sites before attending the Third Summit of South American and Arab Countries (ASPA3) scheduled for 1 and 2 October. The summit aims to promote cultural, economic, education and scientific collaboration between the regions and is hosted by Peru this year. Heads of state expected to attend this summit were the King of Morocco, the Emir of Qatar, the Lebanese president and the head of the Palestinian Authority, Telesur reported on 27 September. Foreign ministers were to meet on 1 October and heads of states and governments the following day. Jordan's king was first to visit the historic city of Cuzco and the Inca citadel at Machu Picchu.