His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said the recent terrorist attacks on Amman will not stop Jordan's active role to help achieve regional peace and security.

King Abdullah told US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who was on a brief solidarity, that intensified international efforts were needed to combat terrorism.

Offering her condolences, Rice stressed Washington's support for Amman and commended Jordanian security forces.

King Abdullah and Rice also discussed Middle East developments.

After her meeting with His Majesty the King, Rice visited the wreckage at the bombed Radisson SAS Hotel.

She was quoted by Agence France-Presse as saying: "We stand with them as they have stood with us in times of need and times of sorrow."

The Jordan Times