Obama to host Jordan's King at White House

U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on Feb. 24, the White House said Monday.

During their meeting, Obama and King Abdullah will discuss efforts to counter the Islamic State group, resolve the Syrian conflict, and address the needs of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said in a statement.

The leaders will also discuss how best to advance prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other issues of mutual interest.

"The United States greatly values its enduring and strategic partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as our shared initiatives on a broad range of diplomatic and security challenges," Earnest said.