His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday stressed the pivotal role of the US in reviving Palestinian-Israeli peace talks to resolve the conflict on the basis of the two-state solution.

At a meeting with a US Congressional delegation, led by Congressman Darrell Issa (R-California), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, King Abdullah discussed the international efforts seeking to end the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.

Talks also covered bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.

The King referred to the consequences of the Syrian crisis on neighbouring countries and the entire region, reaffirming Jordan's support for a comprehensive solution to the ongoing conflict in Syria.

His Majesty also reiterated Jordan's support for all efforts seeking to safeguard Iraq's territorial unity.

In addition, the King called for enhancing US-Jordanian relations, expressing appreciation for Washington's assistance to the Kingdom's development projects.

Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, His Majesty’s Office Director Imad Fakhoury and US Ambassador to Jordan Alice Wells attended the meeting.