Amman, 24 January 2010

His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday underlined the need for continued US efforts to resume effective peace negotiations that will lead to the implementation of the two-state solution within a regional context.

At a meeting yesterday, King Abdullah and US special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell looked into means to overcome obstacles to resuming Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations in accordance with clear standards and terms of reference and within a specified time frame.

The King also urged continued support for the Palestinian National Authority and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Mitchell briefed the King on results of his talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Abbas.