Jordan and EU President Germany called Saturday on the international community to work together to revive the stalled peace process between Israelis and Palestinians.

King Abdullah and German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters after a two-hour meeting that peace negotiations can help establish an independent Palestinian state that lives side-by-side with Israel.

The King said he supported all peace efforts, including an international conference to discuss crises in the Palestinian territories, Iraq and Lebanon.

“Such a conference should have clear agenda and timetable as well as tangible result. It should not be just a photo opportunity,” the King told reporters.

“The chancellor and I are both very concerned about external interference on Lebanese sovereignty and call upon others to respect Lebanese democratic processes and institutions."

Merkel, whose country presides the EU until the end of June, will meet leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait during her visit.

She again underlined her backing for the international Quartet group, consisting of the EU, Russia, the UN and the US.

The group will meet in Washington Friday to revive efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania returned from Davos last night.

The Jordan Times