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The meeting discussed ways to consolidate Jordanian-Malaysian relations and leverage the potential of both countries to raise the level of cooperation
The Prime Minister of Malaysia affirms his country's pride in the close relations with Jordan and its keenness to enhance joint action
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed, during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, ways to consolidate Jordanian-Malaysian relations and leverage the potential of both countries to raise the level of cooperation in several fields.
During the meeting, His Majesty expressed the importance of building on this visit to elevate bilateral relations, which span more than 60 years, and to build upon them to enhance dialogue on regional and international issues of common interest.
His Majesty the King affirmed Jordan's commitment to efforts to achieve regional and international peace and stability, and to support diplomatic endeavors to resolve conflicts, protect civilians, and deliver aid to them, noting the importance of close cooperation with Malaysia in this framework.
His Majesty pointed to the importance of enhancing coordination within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to mobilize an effective international stance that halts dangerous Israeli measures in the West Bank and violations of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. His Majesty the King emphasized the necessity of supporting the efforts of Syria and Lebanon in maintaining their security, stability, and sovereignty over their territories.
In turn, the Malaysian Prime Minister affirmed his country's pride in the close relations with Jordan and its keenness to enhance joint action, especially in the fields of technology and defense.
The two sides agreed to reactivate the Jordanian-Malaysian Trade Committee.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty the King, Engineer Alaa Batayneh, and the Jordanian Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr. Ismail Maaitah.
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