Jordan’s King Abdullah II begins two-day state visit to Malaysia today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — King Abdullah II of Jordan will undertake a two-day state visit to Malaysia from Sunday at...
King Abdullah II of Jordan commenced a two-day state visit to Malaysia on Sunday, marking the culmination of over six decades of diplomatic relations between the two nations, established in 1965. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi and senior officials, King Abdullah II will be greeted at Istana Negara and attend a state banquet, alongside an audience with Sultan Ibrahim.
The visit underscores the strong educational ties between the two countries, with 1,636 Malaysian students currently studying in Jordan and over 1,490 Jordanian students in Malaysia. Both nations are committed to advancing peace, justice, and stability in the West Asia region, particularly in support of Palestinian rights. Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Jordan increased by 15.2% in 2025 and by 8.0% from January to August 2026 compared to the previous year.
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