His Majesty King Abdullah II will hold talks this evening with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, which will focus on the need to accelerate the implementation of the road map and efforts to re-launch negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis as well as the future in Iraq.

Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania left Amman today heading for the United Kingdom on a working visit for few days. His Royal Highness Prince Faisal was sworn in as regent in the presence of the council of ministers.