His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received US Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack.

During a meeting at Al Husseinieh Palace, King Abdullah and the US official discussed ways to boost and develop bilateral relations, especially in the agricultural field.

The King stressed the importance of exchanging expertise between the two countries in this regard, in a manner that achieves mutual interests.

His Majesty expressed appreciation of the assistance the US extends to Jordan, which, the King said helps the Kingdom implement its development programmes.

Also on Sunday, His Majesty received Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs at the US State Department Amos Hochstein.

At the meeting, the King stressed the importance of boosting cooperation between Jordan and the US in the energy sector, in a manner that serves mutual interests.