His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday discussed with Morocco's First Minister Abbas Fasi ways to boost bilateral cooperation, especially in terms of increasing commercial exchange volume and investments, in addition to activating previous agreements signed between the two sides.

During a meeting with the Moroccan top official, King Abdullah stressed the importance of the joint higher committee meeting which will convene in Amman during the first quarter of this year in order to further boost cooperation between the two countries.

King Abdullah also reiterated the importance of expertise exchange between the two countries, especially with regard to implementing reform programmes in economic, social and developmental areas.

In statements to the press, Fasi emphasized Morocco's eagerness to increase its cooperation with Jordan, saying that King Abdullah's visit and the agreements signed between the two sides are aimed at bolstering this cooperation.

The two countries are currently examining the possibility of opening two new trade routes between them, air and sea, to facilitate the transport of people and goods and increase the commercial exchange, he added.

During 2006, the commercial exchange volume between the two countries did not exceed $24 million.

The question of increasing the exchange of goods between the two sides will be on the agenda of the joint higher committee meeting, Fasi said. The two sides will also sign several agreements during the meeting.

Jordan and Morocco on Sunday signed three agreements to boost cooperation between the two countries in the areas of competitiveness, exports' enhancement and the building of joint megaprojects.

The agreements are meant to increase the trade exchange volume between the two countries, in addition to increasing the exchange of expertise in the field of investment and implementation of major development projects.

Also Monday, the King and Her Majesty Queen Rania, who arrived in Morocco Sunday on a three-day visit, toured several historical sites in the city of Marrakesh.