His Majesty King Abdullah II affirmed the importance of returning back to the negotiating table and resuming peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis as soon as possible. He also noted to the importance of seizing the current opportunity to revive the peace process and put the peace process back on its proper track.

During his meeting with a delegation representing assistants of US Senate members on Tuesday, King Abdullah said that the establishment of a viable independent Palestinian state within the frame of the two- state solution contributes to establishing sustainable development, security, stability, and welfare for the region's people.

His Majesty also stressed, in the presence of Royal Court Minister Samir Rifai, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Basem Awadallah and the US Charge' d'affaires in Amman, the importance of supporting the Palestinian leadership's efforts to hold elections.

On the Iraqi issue, King Abdullah stressed the importance of continuing work to achieve security and stability, affirming the necessity of holding comprehensive elections that lead to forming Iraqi government representing all segments of Iraqi people.

On the other hand, King Abdullah stressed that we are going ahead in our political, economic, and social reform programs with a view to build a modern state. Amman Message is a part of a long- term process that depends on education with the aim of promoting the true image of Islam, King Abdullah noted.

On their part, ,members of the visiting delegation valued King Abdullah's role in supporting just and comprehensive peace in the region. They also hailed His Majesty's vision to achieve progress and reforms in the Kingdom.

The US Officials expressed appreciation over King Abdullah's efforts that aim at clarifying the true image of Islam, stressing that Amman Message forms a leading initiative to encourage dialogue between cultures.