(Communicated by the Office of the President)

President Shimon Peres (Sunday, 26 May 2013) met with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea in Jordan. The two leaders discussed ways to revive peace negotiations in the region and means to overcome obstacles facing the peace process.

King Abdullah and President Peres stressed that the two-state solution is the only viable solution to end the conflict, achieve peace between the Palestinians and Israelis and enhance security and stability in the region. King Abdullah also highlighted the importance of the Arab peace initiative to realize a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

President Peres stressed that it is time to promote peace and help build a better future for coming generations and thanked King Abdullah for his efforts to promote peace.

The two leaders hailed the US administration's efforts, led by US Secretary of State John Kerry, to revive the peace process.