His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday met Speaker of the US House of Representatives John Boehner and an accompanying delegation.

Discussions at the meeting, attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania and His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, covered bilateral ties and means to develop them at all levels, in addition to the latest regional and international developments, particularly efforts to combat terrorism and efforts to bring about peace.

King Abdullah called for intensifying efforts to combat terrorism and extremist groups, which, he said, pose a threat to global security and stability.

Highlighting endeavours to realise peace in the Middle East, the King underlined the centrality of the Palestinian issue as the core conflict in the region, calling on the international community to push for reviving negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis based on the two-state solution and relevant international resolutions.

Talks also focused on the situation in the region, with His Majesty stressing the immediate need for a comprehensive political solution that ends the Syrian crisis and halts the cycle of violence in a way that preserves the coherence and cohesion of the Syrian people.

The King also underscored the importance of enhancing the security and stability of Iraq, Yemen and Libya.

For his part, Boehner and the delegates voiced their country’s appreciation of efforts exerted by Jordan to address the various challenges at hand.

They stressed the significant and focal role Jordan plays in achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.