- Jordan’s king lauds Pakistan’s role in regional stability.
- Top political, military leadership meets King of Jordan.
- MoUs exchanged to enhance cultural, educational cooperation.
Pakistan and Jordan on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to bolster bilateral strategic and economic ties, with a focus on expanding mutual cooperation at regional and international forums.
The development came during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, who arrived in the country earlier today on a two-day visit, state-run PTV reported.
The two leaders emphasised the need to deepen bilateral relations and explore opportunities to enhance cooperation across several sectors, including trade, investment, health, education, and defence.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were among the attendees of the meeting.
PM Shehbaz welcomed King Abdullah II’s visit to Pakistan, terming it as a “testament to the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Jordan”.
Jordan’s king appreciated Pakistan’s continued support for Jordan’s role in the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Both leaders reaffirmed the two nations’ principled stance on Gaza, including their opposition to any relocation of Palestinians from the territory.
They also vowed to strengthen coordination among the eight Arab-Islamic countries working with the United States on a ceasefire in Gaza.
PM Shehbaz briefed King Abdullah II on recent developments in the region, particularly in Afghanistan and India.
King Abdullah recognised Islamabad’s role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The two leaders also attended a ceremony for exchanging memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in media, culture, and education.
PM Shehbaz then hosted King Abdullah II and his delegation for a dinner.
Before his meeting with PM Shehbaz, the Jordanian leader was presented with a guard of honour at the PM House after his arrival in the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari and the premier were joined by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and other officials in the welcoming ceremony for Jordan’s king at PAF Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi.
President Zardari expressed hope that King Abdullah II’s visit would “give bilateral relations a new strategic dimension”.
The ties between the two countries are based on historical brotherhood, mutual trust, and shared values, he added.
A special investiture ceremony is also scheduled at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (President House) to confer the highest civilian award upon King Abdullah II.
King Abdullah II’s visit to Pakistan comes a month after Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the country.
During his visit, Field Marshal Munir met King Abdullah II and the country’s military leaders, discussing defence and security cooperation.
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