His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday held talks with the EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, on the latest developments in the region and means to enhance cooperation between the Kingdom and the Union.

Talks also focused on the latest developments in several Arab countries, particularly in Libya, and their impact on the security and stability of the region in general.

The two sides also discussed the stalled Mideast peace process in a bid to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution.

Ashton outlined the EU position regarding Mideast peace, highlighting the key role of Arab countries and Europe in supporting the security and stability of the region, including Libya, at this stage.

Ashton expressed the EU’s appreciation of the measures taken by the Kingdom to achieve comprehensive reform in various fields.

Also present at the meeting were Royal Court Chief Khalid Karaki, the King’s Media Adviser Amjad Adaileh, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Judeh and Ashton’s accompanying delegation.