During a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday, King Abdullah reaffirmed Jordan's support for the Palestinian National Authority's exerted efforts that aim at enhancing security and building the institutions in the Palestinian territories as a main step before the elections. The King stressed the importance of Palestinians in Jerusalem to participate in the elections, pointing that enhancing the security in Palestine will help the International community participating in building a Palestinian economy that is capable of achieving the aspirations of the Palestinian people in building an independent and viable state that lives side by side with Israel.

King Abdullah also remarked that the next two years will determine the future of Palestine. For his part, Mahmoud Abbas briefed the King on the results of his recent tour that included a number of Gulf states, where he discussed with their leaders the situation in Palestine. Abbas affirmed the necessity of the participation of the Palestinians in Jerusalem in the elections, adding that the Authority will work on enhancing security and controlling the Palestinian territories through which it can create an atmosphere of multiple political parties that contribute to building a better life for the Palestinian people. President Abbas stressed that the Palestinian leadership is committed to the road map, calling on the Israelis to put an end to their settling activities and return to the table of negotiation.

During the discussions, attended by Advisor of the Palestinian Presidency Nabil Abu Rudaineh, and Ambassador of Palestine in Amman Ata Khairi, President Abbas praised the efforts of His Majesty King Abdullah on the regional and International levels exerted to defend the Palestinian rights and their future. "The meeting with His Majesty came in the frame of coordination to brief King Abdullah on the latest developments, particularly the Palestinian elections," President Abbas told Jordan T.V., adding