His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid Ben Ahmad Al Khalifa, who made a stop-over in Jordan en route to the Palestinian territories to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Discussions focused on bilateral ties and regional developments. The minister's visit to Ramallah, the first ever by a Bahraini official to the Palestinian territories, is to show solidarity with the Palestinian Authority and people.

Also today, King Abdullah met with Senator Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fl).

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and the latest political developments in the Middle East region, especially ways to restart the peace process.

Discussions also covered the situation in Iraq.

Meanwhile, King Abdullah telephoned Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Wednesday and reviewed bilateral ties and means to enhance them in the various fields.

The King also spoke to Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday.

In a telephone call, the two leaders examined aspects of cooperation and reviewed the latest political developments in the region.

The Jordan Times