King delivers address at Brookings Institution conference His Majesty lauds Biden’s renewed commitment to international engagement By JT - Feb 25,2021 - Last updated at Feb 25,2021 His Majesty King Abdullah delivers an address at “the Middle East and the new US administration” conference, held virtually by the Brookings Institution, on Thursday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday delivered an address at “the Middle East and the new US administration” conference, held virtually by the Brookings Institution between February 22 and 26. King Abdullah touched on the latest regional and international developments, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause, as well as efforts to bolster regional security and stability, counter the COVID-19 pandemic, and fight terrorism and extremism, according to a Royal Court statement.