His Majesty King Abdullah II Saturday opened talks with King Fahed bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz focusing on ways to further cement bilateral ties and on latest developments in the region.

King Abdullah and Saudi monarch stressed the necessity to continue coordination and consultation on issues of common interest.

The talks, attended by the delegation accompanying King Abdullah and senior Saudi officials, touched upon the prevailing situation in the region particularly in Palestine and Iraq, where the two leaders affirmed the need to exert every possible effort to put an end to the mounting violence and terrorism in the region.

They also affirmed that terrorist acts contravenes with the tolerant message of Islam that highlights moderation and denounces violence and fanaticism.

Prior to the talks, Prince Abdullah hosted an iftar banquet in honor of His Majesty King Abdullah and the accompanying delegation.