Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday welcomed Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, to discuss the strategic partnership between Jordan and the European Union (EU), and current developments in the region. During a meeting today, the King and the EU official discussed prospects of further bilateral cooperation, and opportunities to benefit from the simplified Rules of Origin agreement to increase Jordan's exports to European markets. The discussions also tackled developments in the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis.