i24News reports that two days of Negev Forum meetings in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi wrapped up on Tuesday, with American officials saying that they want to develop clear, concrete, and pragmatic steps that will bolster integration in the region.

In a statement, U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet urged the Jordanians and Palestinians to join the Negev Forum, which was established this past March during the inaugural gathering of foreign ministers in southern Israel. The United States also welcomes other countries in joining the Forum, Chollet said.

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