Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday discussed his kingdom's reform plans with visiting Swedish and Portuguese foreign ministers, saying they are key to the country's future.

The king talked about "efforts and plans to enhance Jordan's reform drive, noting that political and economic reforms are important to the future of the kingdom and the region," the state-run Petra news agency reported.

The top diplomats of Sweden and Portugal, Carl Bildt and Luis Amado, also held talks with their Jordanian counterpart Nasser Judeh and Prime Minister Maaruf Bakhit, Petra said.

Jordan's opposition threatened on Saturday to increase the pressure on the government, accusing it of not taking reforms seriously, a day after several thousand people demonstrated in Amman in a "Day of Anger" to call for political reforms.

Jordanians have been protesting against the rising cost of living, but their numbers and demands escalated after the ouster of former Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on January 14 to include political reforms and the fall of the government.