His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received Shimon Fogel, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) in Canada, and an accompanying delegation.

King Abdullah reviewed recent developments in the Middle East, particularly in regard to peace efforts exerted to revive the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.

The King highlighted the importance of intensifying these efforts to re-launch the negotiations that should lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

The meeting also covered efforts to combat terrorism, with His Majesty stressing the importance of cooperation to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding between different cultures with the aim of disseminating the values of moderation and tolerance.

Moreover, the King underlined the importance of Jewish institutions around the world in supporting peace efforts in the region.

For their part, the delegates commended Jordan’s efforts and sensible approach in addressing the current challenges in the region.

They also commended the Kingdom’s pivotal role in supporting peace efforts in the Middle East.