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UAE president and Jordan’s king renew resolve to boost ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Jordan's King Abdullah II. (WAM)
  • The meeting between the UAE president and Jordan's king took place at Basman Palace in Amman during the president's official visit to Jordan
  • The two leaders discussed various aspects of UAE-Jordan cooperation and opportunities to build on the deep, historic ties between both nations

Amman, Jordan— The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and King Abdullah of Jordan have expressed a strong desire to strengthen economic partnership in a meeting between the two leaders as they explored ways to boost overall ties between the two countries.

The meeting took place at Basman Palace in Amman during the UAE President’s official visit to Jordan. The two leaders also discussed a number of regional and international developments.

The president was welcomed by King Abdullah, who expressed his confidence that the visit will help to reinforce the strong bilateral relations and lead to further collaboration in numerous fields.

The two sides discussed various aspects of UAE-Jordan cooperation and opportunities to build on the deep, historic ties between both nations.

Their talks explored ways to expand and strengthen cooperation across key strategic sectors, with a particular emphasis on economic partnerships, investment and development opportunities, and other key areas aimed at fostering sustainable development and prosperity in both countries.

Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah exchanged views on a number of regional and international developments, and stated their shared belief in the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts.

Both sides underscored a shared commitment to promoting peace and supporting all efforts aimed at ensuring stability for the people of the region and the world.

During the meeting, the president affirmed that the UAE and Jordan share a common vision to achieve sustainable development, stability, and economic prosperity for their people and for the region as a whole.

Following the meeting, a luncheon was hosted in honor of the visit of His Highness.

The meeting and lunch were attended by a delegation including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and many other dignitaries from both the UAE and Jordan.