Jordan’s King to visit China for talks with Xi
The trip, at the invitation of Chinese president Xi Jinping, comes as the US-allied kingdom remains caught in the middle of Washington's months-long war with Tehran.
King Abdullah II of Jordan will travel to China from August 18 to 24 for discussions with President Xi Jinping, according to Beijing's announcement on Monday. This visit comes amid the US-backed nation's precarious position amidst Washington's ongoing conflict with Iran. As a significant consumer of Iranian oil, China has positioned itself as an unbiased entity in the Middle East turmoil and has advocated for stability in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
The trip, at Xi's invitation, will focus on exchanging perspectives on bilateral relations and pressing international and regional concerns of mutual importance. Foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian confirmed that China is keen to leverage this visit to bolster political trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and contribute positively to regional peace, stability, and development.
In the wake of renewed hostilities last month, Iran targeted US military installations in Jordan, prompting a robust US retaliation. During his ninth visit to China since ascending to the throne in 1999, King Abdullah II will also explore Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- Jordan’s King to visit China for talks with Xi freemalaysiatoday.com
