His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday departed on a working visit to Washington, DC, to meet with heads and members of US Congress committees.

King Abdullah is also scheduled to hold meetings with a number of US administration officials.

His Majesty’s visit, following the midterm elections in the US Congress that took place last November, is in line with efforts to bolster the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States, and is aimed at discussing the latest regional developments, especially those connected to the Palestinian cause.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.