Amman, 20/4/2004 (Royal Hashemite court - Communication & Information Division) - His Majesty King Abdullah II, returned from the United States after postponing his meeting with the US President George Bush, which was scheduled to be held at the White House on Wednesday.

An official source from the Hashemite Royal Court said that the meeting was postponed until the first of May with a view to complete talks with officials in the US Administration in order to explain the US position on the peace process, and the final status in the Palestinian lands, especially in light of the recent statements of the US administration's officials. His Majesty requested Foreign Minister, Dr. Marwan Muasher to stay in Washington to continue his meetings and talks with the US officials and prepare for the King's visit to the US.