Dr Maurice said "The US is hopeful that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz is capable of doing a lot for realizing peace in the entire region. The US alone can not realize peace, and it is in need of strong friends for realizing that goal, he said, adding that despite the numerous difficulties facing the region, yet King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has been attaining a lot of achievements including combating terrorism. Dr Maurice believes a start to settle the issue of peace in the Middle East that remained unsettled for a long time, is one of the most important matters. "So many people in the world count on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and feel optimistic towards his style and strategy," he added.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/541964