His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday said Jordan is keen on better ties with Syria and more active Arab joint action, especially with regard to the Middle East peace process.

At a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mouallem, His Majesty stressed the need to build on the results of his talks last month with President Bashar Assad.

King Abdullah said the Joint Jordanian-Syrian Higher Committee meeting, which is scheduled to take place later this month, would certainly contribute to enhancing bilateral ties.

During the meeting with Mouallem, King Abdullah also stressed the need to enhance joint Arab action and coordinate stands between Arab countries during the coming stage, especially with regard to the peace process so as to achieve a just, permanent and comprehensive peace that leads to the creation of an independent Palestinian state and an end to the Israeli occupation of Arab territories, including the Golan Heights.

Discussions between King Abdullah and the Syrian minister also covered the results of the US-hosted Annapolis peace meeting.

They also discussed developments in Lebanon, where the King stressed the need to enhance the country's stability, security and sovereignty.

Mouallem stressed his country's desire to develop bilateral ties in various fields, commending the King's efforts to serve the interests of the Arabs.