(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday met with members of the US Congress and discussed ways to forge closer ties between Jordan and the US in various domains.
During the meetings the King thanked the Congress's Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa for the support they provide to Jordan, mainly passing a draft law to increase the US military assistance to Jordan.
The talks also touched on ways to boost coordination between the two countries to confront the terrorist organizations and the threat they pose to the world. In this context, King Abdullah stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation among the Arab countries on the one hand, and with the international community on the other, to fight terrorism and extremism.
King Abdullah reiterated Jordan's stance in support of the Iraqi government and its efforts to enhance security and stability in the Arab country. The King also stressed Egypt's key role to achieve stability in the Middle East as well as the importance of helping the largest Arab nation overcome its challenges. His Majesty's talks also focused on Syria and the need to find a political solution to the crisis there.
Also high on the meetings agenda were the Jordanian efforts to breathe life into the peace process between the Palestinians and the Israelis on the basis of the two-state solution. In this regard, King Abdullah underlined the efforts being exerted by Jordan to protect the Muslim and Christian holy places in Jerusalem and to support the steadfastness of the Palestinian people there, while highlighting the Hashemite custodianship of the holy places in Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, members of the US Congress said that Jordan and the US enjoy deep ties and partnership in various domains. Further, they stressed their keenness to cement these ties and build on what has been achieved. They also noted the key role played by Jordan to address the various challenges facing the Middle East.
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