His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held a series of meetings with US Senate committees, which focused on the latest developments in the Middle East, the peace process and means to improve Jordanian-US ties at all levels.

King Abdullah met with Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator John Kerry and its members, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee Daniel Inouye and its members, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and representatives of the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

In these meetings, the King underscored the significance of the US role in bringing about permanent peace in the region in accordance with the two-state solution leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security.

The King briefed the Senate members on Jordan’s political, economic and social reform efforts that meet the aspirations of citizens in enhancing political and democratic life.

He also voiced appreciation for US assistance to Jordan and its role in supporting development programmes and improving national economic performance.

The chairmen and members of the committees commended the King’s efforts to support the Middle East peace process as well as his endeavours to implement a progressive reform vision.

Her Royal Highness Princess Aisha, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Judeh, Hassan, Hadidi and Bouran attended the meetings.