His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday discussed in Washington with US President Donald Trump ways to boost strategic partnership and work jointly to combat terrorism.

During the meeting, which took place on the side-lines of the annual National Prayer Breakfast, King Abdullah and Trump agreed on the importance of providing safety and security for Syrians and also on the importance of intensifying efforts to revive Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations.

The two leaders agreed to hold a summit meeting during an official visit King Abdullah will make to the US soon.

The meeting was attended by Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi and King’s Office Director Jafar Hassan.