His Majesty King Abdullah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday discussed the outcome of the meeting between Abbas and US President George W. Bush as part of efforts to push the Palestinian-Israeli peace process forward.

In a telephone call, Abbas briefed King Abdullah on the US stand towards the peace process and expressed hope that Bush's visit to the region would support the launching of comprehensive negotiations.

The King highlighted the importance of seizing the current international momentum, represented by Bush's visit to the region.