Malaysia welcomes Jordan's king for two-day visit
Malaysia welcomes Jordan's king for two-day visit A ceremonial welcome for Jordan’s King Abdullah II was held on Monday, as his two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations began. He was greeted by Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim at the Istana Negara royal palace, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in…
King Abdullah II of Jordan began a two-day state visit to Malaysia on Monday, where he received a ceremonial welcome at the Istana Negara royal palace from Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim. The greeting included Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, according to Middle East Eye.
During a four-eyed meeting with King Sultan Ibrahim, King Abdullah II called for increased defense cooperation between the two nations. The New Straits Times reports that the King highlighted potential collaboration in military technology, specifically regarding drone and counter-drone warfare, as well as intelligence. He noted that Malaysia's industry, intelligence, and talent development could complement Jordan's efforts to modernize its armed forces amid changing dynamics in warfare.
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