ISLAMABAD(RAHNUMA): Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday, the Jordan News Agency reported.
During an expanded meeting, the king and prime minister affirmed their commitment to building on Jordanian-Pakistani relations, which span 78 years.
They discussed strengthening joint action in key areas, including trade, economy, investment, tourism, education, technology, and defense, JNA added.
The king emphasized the need for continued coordination at bilateral and international levels to advance peace and stability in the Middle East. He also conveyed condolences over last week’s terrorist attacks in Pakistan, reaffirming Jordan’s solidarity in the fight against terrorism.
The situation in Gaza was another key topic, with King Abdullah underlining the importance of all parties fully adhering to the ceasefire and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.
He highlighted Pakistan’s influential role in the UN Security Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as its support for the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The king further warned against unilateral measures in the West Bank, including settlement expansion and attacks on holy sites, and reaffirmed Jordan’s and Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution.
Sharif expressed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Jordan and said the king’s visit would enhance bilateral ties.
The meeting featured the signing of several agreements, including a cooperation pact between the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation and the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, and another with the Pakistan Television Corporation.
A memorandum of understanding was also exchanged to establish a chair for Urdu language and Pakistani studies at the University of Jordan, alongside a cultural cooperation program.
