The King discusses with the King of Malaysia the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and regional developments
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His Majesty King Abdullah II began a state visit to Malaysia on Monday by holding talks with the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar, at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, which addressed the deep-rooted relations between Jordan and Malaysia and the most prominent regional developments.
At the beginning of the expanded talks, His Majesty the King thanked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for his warm hospitality, stressing that this visit embodies the depth of the strong relations between the two countries and aims to build on their close partnership to develop cooperation in all fields.
Speaking about the regional situation, His Majesty said that the dangerous escalation cannot be allowed to continue, expressing Jordan's aspiration to work with Malaysia to confront the challenges witnessed by the region and to enhance regional peace and security.
His Majesty the King stressed the necessity of stopping the dangerous Israeli attacks in the region, including measures in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and attempts to change the historical and legal status quo in Islamic and Christian holy sites, noting the continued severe suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
His Majesty pointed out the convergence of the positions of Jordan and Malaysia regarding the centrality of the Palestinian cause and the two-state solution as the only way to find a solution to the conflict.
His Majesty the King touched on the situation in Syria and Lebanon, indicating that their sovereignty and security must be respected.
His Majesty called on the international community to act to stop the dangerous path that Israel is taking in the region to avoid a further expansion of the conflict, stressing the need to respect the sovereignty of states and the security of their peoples.
In turn, the King of Malaysia spoke about the importance of His Majesty the King's visit, pointing to the depth of the legacy of the royal families in Malaysia and Jordan, the strength of the ties between them, and their role in preserving the Islamic heritage.
The King of Malaysia pointed to the depth of relations between the two countries and the areas for enhancing cooperation between them, especially in the military field.
His Majesty the King awarded the Malaysian Monarch the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali, in appreciation of the brotherly ties and to deepen the distinguished historical relations between the two brotherly countries and peoples.
His Majesty received from the King of Malaysia the Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm, the highest Malaysian order awarded to heads of state and high-ranking figures, in appreciation of His Majesty's efforts in deepening relations between the two friendly countries.
An official reception ceremony was held for His Majesty the King upon his arrival at the Malaysian National Palace, which included a review of the honor guard and a 21-gun salute to welcome His Majesty.
The talks were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty the King Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan's Ambassador to Malaysia Ismail Maaitah.
