Jordanian King, German Minister Discuss Defence Cooperation

Christine Lambrecht

AMMAN, Jan 9 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan yesterday received visiting German Minister of Defence, Christine Lambrecht, and exchanged views on advancing mutual defence cooperation.

The king underscored keenness to strengthen bilateral partnership, expressed his appreciation for Germany’s support to Jordan in several fields, according to a Royal Court statement.

Their discussions also touched upon the latest international and regional developments and cooperation against terrorism.

Also yesterday, Jordan’s Prime Minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, met with the German minister, discussing cooperation between the two countries in various areas, especially in defence, training, and exchange of military expertise, in addition to efforts to combat terrorism.

The German minister hailed bilateral relations and Jordan’s role under the leadership of King Abdullah II, in promoting peace and security in the Middle East, it was reported.

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, held extensive talks with the German official, on ways of boosting Jordanian-German “strategic” partnership, latest regional and international developments of common interest, as well as, efforts in resolving regional crises, according to a statement by the foreign ministry.

The two sides also reviewed regional developments, foremost of which the Palestinian causes, and efforts towards resolving the crises in Syria, Yemen, and Libya.