Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania on Sunday received a delegation from the Society of International Business Fellows currently on a visit to the Kingdom.

At the meeting, King Abdullah briefed the delegates on the performance and competitiveness of the Jordanian economy, highlighting the economic reforms the country has embarked on over the past few years as well as its efforts to attract projects and investments.

During the meeting attended by Royal Court Chief Nasser Lozi and the King's Advisor Ayman Safadi, the King also noted the steps Jordan has taken to mitigate the effects of the global economic crisis on the strength of its economy.

Created in the US city of Atlanta in 1981, the society is a not-for-profit entity that comprises about 450 directors and CEOs from around the world.

King Abdullah also discussed regional political issues, saying that all possible efforts should be exerted to bring about peace in the region based on the two-state solution, which, he said, is the sole solution to end regional conflict.

Referring to the Common Word Initiative, which has become the leading forum for interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims, King Abdullah emphasised the need to build bridges of communication and understanding between followers of different religions.

In response to a question, Queen Rania said Jordan will continue to invest in education and provide the best possible environment for educating Jordanians and enhancing teachers' effectiveness.

In this regard, the Queen referred to the Madrasati initiative she launched in April 2008 which aims to make education a social responsibility and improve the conditions of public schools across the Kingdom.

Queen Rania also stressed the importance of enhancing concord and humanitarian cooperation in addressing misunderstandings and misconceptions.