Jordanian King visits families of Chinese victims in Amman bomb attacks

Jordanian King Abdullah II Sunday morning visited families of the Chinese victims killed in the Amman bomb attacks in early November.

The King's motorcade arrived Sunday morning at the Chinese University of National Defense in the northwest suburb of Beijing, which the three victims used to study at.

King Abdullah II expressed his deepest condolence to the victims and told their families that the Jordanian royal family, government and people were deeply concerned with them and hope to share their sorrow.

He also expressed his concern with the children of the victims, saying that he wants to keep contact with them and offer help whenever necessary.

The three Chinese, Sun Jingbo, Zhang Kangping and Pan Wei, were killed on the evening of Nov. 9 local time in the bomb attacks against three hotels in Amman. They were members of a delegation from China's University of National Defense, which happened to stay at one of the hotels.

Another member Yao Liqiang were injured in the explosion, suffering from a leg fracture. Yao is still on recovery.

King Abdullah II told Yao that he looked much better than he was one month ago. He wished Yao a quick recovery.

Yao expressed his appreciation for the King's kindness and thanked the Jordanian people for their care while he was in Jordan.

King Abdullah II also visited the university's teaching facilities.

The King arrived in Beijing Saturday afternoon for a four-day visit as guest of Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Source: Xinhua