His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday paid a several-hour visit to Kuwait during which he held talks with the emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, on regional developments and bilateral relations.

The two leaders discussed efforts to revive the Middle East peace process and bring the Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table.

His Majesty and Sheikh Sabah described the forthcoming peace conference in November as “a step in the right direction”, towards a just solution to the Palestinian issue in line with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

The King and the emir also stressed the need for the conference to come up with positive and tangible results that should lead to the establishment of a Palestinian state on Palestinian soil and to put an end to violence and instability in the region.

The two leaders also called for intensified efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people who are going through economic hardships.

They renewed their support for the Palestinian National Authority to preserve the unity of the Palestinian people.

On Iraq, the two sides said they back efforts to keep Iraq united, coherent and sovereign. They urged a political process that engages all Iraqis.

They also called on political groups in Lebanon to address their differences through dialogue and to stand up to attempts targeting the unity and sovereignty of their country.

In addition to Middle Eastern issues, the King's talks in Kuwait tackled bilateral ties, especially in economic fields.