His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday continued his discussions with top members of the US Senate and House of Representatives on bilateral ties and regional and international issues.

King Abdullah held meetings with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programmes Patrick Leahy and committee members, Chairperson of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee in the House of Representatives Kay Granger, and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez.

During the meetings, the King discussed the issue of US loan guarantees offered to Jordan, and the memorandum of understanding between the two countries in addition to US support to Jordan’s economic development projects, particularly in the fields of water and energy.

Talks also covered latest developments in the Middle East, particularly regional and international efforts to fight terrorism and extremism. Discussions also focused on efforts to resume peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis according to the two-state solution.

His Majesty and US legislators also discussed ways to support Egypt, and developments in Syria and Iraq.

The King briefed them on Jordan’s efforts to work out a framework for Arab and Islamic cooperation in the region to boost the security and stability of the Middle East.

His Majesty also pointed out solutions that are necessary to overcome challenges currently facing the region, particularly terrorism and extremism.
The King also addressed efforts to revive the Palestinian-Israeli peace process in line with the two-state solution, outlining the role the Kingdom is playing in this regard, especially through its membership in the UN Security Council.

His Majesty underlined the current situation in Jerusalem and how Jordan’s efforts have recently led to defusing a crisis, after Al Aqsa Mosque was reopened to worshippers by Israeli authorities.

The King also raised the situation in Egypt and the challenges facing the country, urging for enabling Cairo to play its “important and pivotal role” in the region.

His Majesty also went over the latest developments in the Syrian crisis, reasserting Jordan’s stand calling for an inclusive solution to end the suffering of the Syrian people, while highlighting Amman’s efforts to support the stability and security of Iraq.

For their part, the heads and members of committees the King met stressed the need to enhance cooperation between the two countries in a manner that enables the Kingdom to achieve socio-economic development, combat terrorism and help make a comprehensive and lasting peace that leads to stability and prosperity for all the peoples of the region.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, His Majesty’s Office Director Jafar Hassan and senior officials attended the meetings.