His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on Wednesday left Amman on a working visit to Italy to participate in the Mediterranean Dialogue, which Rome will host this week with the participation of 40 countries.

During the Mediterranean Dialogue meeting, King Abdullah is due to deliver a keynote speech addressing a host of issues such as the Middle East crises, terrorism threats and extremism, the refugee crisis and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

His Majesty is also scheduled to hold meetings with the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and senior Italian officials.

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein was sworn as Regent.