His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday flew to Abu Dhabi where he held talks with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Al Nahayan that focused on developments in the Middle East.

The two leaders stressed support for peace efforts and steps meant to jump start Palestinian-Israeli negotiations that, they said, should lead to the creation of an independent Palestinian state with sovereignty and fixed borders.

King Abdullah and Al Nahayan underscored the need to prepare well for the proposed international peace conference.

King Abdullah and Al Nahayan said the success of the meeting, which should be based on the international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, will have a positive and significant impact on the security and stability of the entire region.

The two leaders renewed their support to the Palestinian stand calling on Israel to discuss final status issues.

The talks also covered the political crisis in Lebanon. The two leaders called on all Lebanese political groups to start dialogue and overcome differences to enhance national accord.

On Iraq, the two leaders said the participation of all Iraqis in the political process and national unity are the guarantees of security and stability in the violence-ripped country.

Talks also covered bilateral ties, with the two leaders stressing their keenness to move forward with enhancing and cementing cooperation in all fields, especially in economic, commercial and investment fields.