His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday discussed bilateral ties with a senior US official, particularly in the economic field.

At a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Jacob Lew, King Abdullah voiced appreciation for the economic assistance the United States extends to Jordan

Royal Court Chief Nasser Lozi, the King's Advisor Ayman Safadi, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Jafar Hassan and US Ambassador to Jordan Stephen Beecroft attended the meeting.