Times of Islamabad

Jordon vows to enhance defence and security ties with Pakistan

Jordon vows to enhance defence and security ties with Pakistan

JORDON – Jordanian King Abdullah Ibn Al Hussain has expressed earnestdesire to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in multiple fields includingsecurity, defence production, education and investment opportunities.

He expressed this desire at a meeting with Chief of Army Staff GeneralQamar Javed Bajwa during his three-day official visit to Jordan.

The two sides discussed regional security situation and bilateralcooperation.

The Army Chief assured King Abdullah-II that Pakistan has the highestregard for Jordan and will welcome any positive initiative.

The Jordanian King awarded the medal ‘Order of the Military Merit’ toGeneral Qamar Javed Bajwa in recognition of his services for improvingdefence and security relations between the two brotherly countries.

Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff met Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff ofJordanian Armed Forces, Lt Gen Mahmoud Abdul Haleem Farihat and offeredfull cooperation in defence relations, training and joint exercises.

The Jordanian Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked General Bajwa sayingthat Jordan considers Pakistan to be one of the most reliable partners andis ready to take the relationship to the next level.

Both the sides expressed satisfaction over convergence in strategic viewsand the considerable efforts towards improving peace and stability.