The two leaders discussed moving forward in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the conflict in Afghanistan, counterterrorism and Iran's nuclear activities.

'I affirmed to President Obama that we are interested in bringing about peace in the Middle East,' al-Sabah said.

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met Monday with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Both diplomats expressed the need to make progress with the Israelis and Palestinians.