His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday emphasised the effective role Russia could play in the coming stage to help push the peace process forward.

During a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the two leaders also discussed means to bolster bilateral relations in different fields and developments in the Middle East and the Caucasus.

King Abdullah emphasised the importance of the international community's contribution to bringing about a just and permanent peace in the region and finding a fair solution to the Palestinian issue.

The envisioned solution, the King said, is one that ends the Israeli occupation and leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on national Palestinian soil.

Talks also covered the conflict between Russia and Georgia. The King voiced hope for a peaceful solution to the problem that preserves the two countries' interests and brings about security and stability in the Caucasus.

In this regard, he also announced Jordan is to dispatch humanitarian aid during this week to those harmed by the conflict through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation.

On bilateral ties, the King commended the high level of Jordanian-Russian relations. The two leaders emphasised their willingness to activate and foster ties, especially economic ties.

Medvedev stressed keenness to cement ties between Russia and Jordan, expressing appreciation for the King's initiative to dispatch humanitarian assistance to the conflict zone.