Strasbourg, Jan 15, 2020, SPA -- Jordan's King Abdullah II met here today with European Parliament President David Maria Sassoli. The meeting covered the strong ties between Jordan and European Union institutions, and means to boost them in various areas. Discussions also addressed regional developments, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause. The meeting also covered efforts to fight terrorism, and the importance of stepping up efforts to reach political solutions to regional crises. --SPA 20:34 LOCAL TIME 17:34 GMT 0029 www.spa.gov.sa/w1247275