His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday met with US Vice President Dick Cheney in Jackson Hole for talks on bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East.

King Abdullah briefed Cheney on Jordan's efforts to enhance development and modernization in the country. They also discussed Middle East issues, focusing on the Palestinian and Iraqi situations.

The King said the US plays an important role in supporting efforts to revive the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.

"Negotiations, and not unilateral moves, is on the only way to achieve a just peace in the region," the King told Cheney.

On Iraq, King Abdullah reiterated that the formation of the Iraqi government was an essential step towards building a secure and stable country.