AMMAN, May 26, 2008, (WAFA)-His Majesty King Abdullah II highlighted the importance of finding a just and everlasting settlement for the Palestinian issue, since it is the core conflict in the region, noting that the region will remain in conflict if this issue was not solved.

In a meeting with a US Congressional Aides Delegation, currently on a visit to the Kingdom,

His Majesty also highlighted the importance of the international community to keep its support for the Palestinian National Authority, represented by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in order to strengthen its institutions and eliminate the suffering of Palestinians and establish its independent state.

King Abdullah briefed the delegation on the efforts exerted by Jordan to achieve tangible progress in the peace process, and mainly before US President George W. Bush leaves the White House.

'Israel must take practical steps to improve the living standards of Palestinian People, to guarantee the success of negotiations and reach a break through in the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis' affirmed King Abdullah.