His Majesty King Abdullah and US President Barack Obama discussed over the phone on Wednesday efforts to launch effective and serious negotiations to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict according to a two-state solution.

During the telephone conversation, King Abdullah underscored the role Washington can to play in supporting the peace talks.

The King urged the US administration's engagement in peace-making, saying that efforts should result in tangible progress towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on Palestinian national soil.

The King Abdullah voiced appreciation of the efforts the Obama team has so far exerted and commended the American president's commitment to the two-state formula. He said he looked forward to working with the US president to realise a comprehensive and just peace that meets the aspirations of the region's peoples in having a better future.

Obama also invited King Abdullah to visit the US.