AMMAN, Jordan

Ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, Jordan’s King Abdullah II called Tuesday for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Abdullah is set to meet the US president later Tuesday for talks on regional developments, particularly the situation in the Palestinian territories.

The monarch met with US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz late Monday, discussing bilateral relations and Palestinian-related developments.

According to a royal court statement, King Abdullah underlined the necessity of “achieving just and comprehensive peace based on a two-state solution.”

He also highlighted the “pivotal role” played by the US in advancing regional peace efforts.

Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have openly announced their opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state.

King Abdullah is the first Arab leader to meet with Trump since he assumed office last month.

The meeting comes amid uproar caused by Trump’s call for taking over the Gaza Strip and relocating Palestinians to neighboring countries.

His proposal was met with wide condemnations from the Palestinians, Arab countries and many other nations across the world, including Canada, France, Germany and the UK.

Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians came as a ceasefire agreement has been in place in Gaza since Jan. 19, pausing Israel’s genocidal war, which has killed more than 48,200 Palestinians and left the enclave in ruins.