His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held a summit meeting with French President François Hollande in Paris, during which the two leaders discussed terror challenges, regional issues and bilateral relations.

King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania, is on a two-day official visit to France en route New York, where he will attend the 69th UN General Assembly meeting.

In Paris, the King met Wednesday with top business executives.

His Majesty is also due to meet senior officials, parliamentarians and religious leaders Thursday.

In a joint communiqué issued following the summit, the two sides reiterated their commitment to combat terrorism and support the new Iraqi government.

They also expressed their support for seeking a political transition in Syria and the resumption of peace talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis.

At the bilateral level, France renewed its commitment to support Jordan’s development plans and reforms, with focus on the energy and water sectors.

President Hollande held a dinner banquet in honour of Their Majesties and the accompanying delegation.