The State Department says the purpose of his trip is to advance the goal of the two-state solution and comprehensive peace in the region.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat Erekat told reporters that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to reject the two-state solution it would weaken Palestinian moderates, strengthen the extremists and push the region toward chaos and violence.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

They will discuss a variety of issues, as they always do -- regional issues as well as King Abdullah's important leadership role in the region, notably through his pursuit of our shared goal of a two-state solution through the Middle East peace process.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing