His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday at Al Husseiniya Palace received a delegation from a United States-based policy institute specialised in the Middle East peace process.

King Abdullah called for stepping up international efforts to jumpstart the Palestinian-Israeli peace process to reach a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

His Majesty reaffirmed that Jerusalem is a final status issue that must be resolved within the framework of a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The King stressed that Jordan will persist in undertaking its historical role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, in line with the Hashemite Custodianship.

The meeting covered the vital role of UNRWA and the importance of supporting the UN agency to enable it to maintain its educational, healthcare, and relief services for refugees.

Discussing the Syrian crisis, His Majesty asserted Jordan’s support for efforts and initiatives to reach a political solution within the Geneva process, which ensures security and stability for the Syrian people and guarantees the territorial integrity of their country.

In addition, discussions addressed crises in the region and efforts to resolve them politically.

Adviser to His Majesty and Director of the Office of His Majesty Manar Dabbas attended the meeting.