Efforts to launch serious and effective negotiations to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict figured high on the Jordanian-European summit held between His Majesty King Abdullah and the European Union Troika on Wednesday.

During the summit in Brussels, attended by Czech President Vaclav Klaus, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, the King underlined the need for immediate and urgent action to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of the two-state solution.

At the meeting, also attended by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, King Abdullah stressed the importance of a regional approach to conflict resolution, in accordance with international resolutions, especially the Arab Peace Initiative.

During the summit, the King discussed with the European officials steps that can be taken to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

He also stressed that Israel must stop all unilateral action, especially its settlement-building activity, which threatens the future of the peace process and the chance for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state.

Reiterating the need for unified international action to launch peace negotiations, the King said that a well-studied plan of action and serious, immediate negotiations should supplant an endless process.

The King underscored the importance of achieving comprehensive peace in the region and assisting those involved in the conflict to end it, cautioning that the continuation of the conflict poses a threat to Israel, the Palestinians and Arab countries, as well as to global security and stability.

King Abdullah stressed the importance of the European role in achieving comprehensive peace in the region and helping the parties reach peace that would reflect positively on all

He also underlined the role of the new US administration and President Barack Obama's commitment to the two-state solution.

Royal Court Chief Nasser Lozi, the King's Adviser Ayman Safadi, Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Suhair Al-Ali and Jordan's Ambassador in Brussels Ahmad Masadeh attended the summit discussions.

Also Wednesday, the King met with Barroso at the commission's headquarters, where they discussed European-Jordanian relations and means to boost them.

Before the summit, King Abdullah held a meeting with the Czech president at the European Council during which they reviewed means to enhance bilateral cooperation as well as current regional developments.

In a statement to Jordan TV, Judeh underlined the importance of the King's visit to Belgium and his meetings with the European officials.

“There was an exchange of views, in total frankness, on the coming stage, and the need to focus on launching direct negotiations, and consider the three tracks: the Palestinian track to lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, the return of occupied land to Syria and Lebanon, and mobilising international support for the two-state solution,” Judeh said.

Speaking to Jordan TV, Al-Ali also highlighted the strong ties between Jordan and the EU, on the political and economic levels.

Also in a statement to Jordan TV Solana underlined the importance of the meeting with King Abdullah and commended his efforts to achieve peace in the region.