Ammon News - His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday headed to Mexico on an official visit upon an invitation by President Enrique Pena Nieto.

The King will discuss with the Mexican president and several political and economic leaders ways to strengthen relations in various fields, in addition to Middle East and global issues.

From Mexico, the King will head to the United States on a working visit during which he will hold on February 14 a summit meeting with US President Barack Obama in California.

Talks will focus on the historic friendship and partnership between Jordan and the US, and ways to advance bilateral ties in a way that boosts efforts by the two leaderships to promote peace, prosperity and stability throughout the Middle East.

Both leaders will also be consulting and coordinating stands on regional developments, especially the peace process between the Palestinians and the Israelis, and efforts exerted by US Secretary of State John Kerry in this regard, along with developments in Syria and the wider Middle East.

In addition to the summit meeting with President Obama, the King will meet in Washington, DC with key administration officials, US congressional leaders and committee members as well as representatives from US Islamic and Jewish organizations.

Upon departure, the King was seen off by His Royal Highness Prince Raad Bin Zeid, the Chief Chamberlain, the prime minister and other top civil and military officials.

His Royal Highness Prince Raad bin Zeid was sworn in as regent in the presence of Cabinet members.