His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday met with US Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman for discussions on bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, especially alternative energy resource development.

King Abdullah said Jordan attaches much importance to alternative energy sources in light of the soaring oil prices and the fact that Jordan possesses no conventional energy resources. He added that Jordan seeks to produce clean energy from renewable sources such as the sun and the wind.

In a separate meeting, the King discussed with top executives from the US-based Overseas Private Investment Corporation the organisation's plans to invest in Jordan and hold a conference at the Dead Sea in March.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nader Dahabi acquainted US Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kemmet with the economic reforms Jordan has recently taken to reduce the budget deficit and the recent initiative to provide decent housing for the limited-income segment, launched by King Abdullah.

He stressed the importance of increased US assistance to Jordan to empower the Kingdom to complete its economic correction plan and contribute to security and stability in the region.