His Majesty King Abdullah II today met with US First Lady Laura Bush who is visiting Jordan as part of a regional tour to promote the Middle East Partnership Initiative in the field of health care.

King Abdullah commended Mrs. Bush for her key role in the health care sector regionally and internationally. He also expressed Jordan's appreciation for US support for health programs in the Kingdom, particularly American support for the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, noting that Jordan has greatly benefited from its partnership with the US in regards to research and awareness of cancer.

The meeting was also attended by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al-Hussein, the Director of His Majesty's Office Bassem Awadallah, and US Ambassador to Jordan David Hale.

The King emphasized the importance of establishing the breast cancer screening center in Jordan, which has received direct support from Mrs. Bush, saying that the success of this initiative depends on continued US support.

He also discussed with Mrs. Bush ways to improve health services and upgrade Jordan's educational system to become more effective.

Mrs. Bush expressed admiration for the advanced level of health and medical services in Jordan, especially those offered to cancer patients. She said she is keen to maintain cooperation and coordination with Jordanian medical institutions and provide adequate support for them.