Jordanian and Emirati foreign ministers discuss regional developments in Abu Dhabi
LONDON(RAHNUMA): The foreign ministers of Jordan and the UAE discussed how to coordinate diplomatically and address the escalating regional security threats amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran since late February. Ayman Safadi and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan condemned Iranian attacks on their countries and the wider Gulf states during a meeting in Abu […]
Syria, Jordan reaffirm military commitments
LONDON(RANUMA): Syria and Jordan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military ties. The statement was made during a meeting in Amman between the Syrian Chief of the General Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan and Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti. Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s commitment to supporting the Syrian Arab […]
Jordanian and Omani monarchs discuss de-escalation of regional tensions
LONDON(RAHNUMA): King Abdullah of Jordan and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman discussed ways to reduce tensions in the region amid US and Israeli military actions against Iran. The call on Tuesday highlighted the need for an agreement that would end the war and ensure the security of Arab states. They reaffirmed that the security […]
Jordan and Bahrain affirm military cooperation amid US-Iran war
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Jordan and Bahrain reaffirmed their military partnerships during a meeting between Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Khalifa, Bahrain’s assistant chief of staff for human resources. The meeting on Sunday in Amman came during the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as the two countries reported […]
King of Jordan praises Europe’s solidarity with Arab countries amid Iranian attacks
LONDON(RAHNUMA): King Abdullah praised Europe on Monday for the solidarity it has shown with Jordan and Arab Gulf states. Speaking during a teleconference with leaders from Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Armenia, he emphasized the need for ongoing cooperation to protect civilians and ensure calm. Other participants […]
King Abdullah visits Jordanian army amid tensions with Iran
LONDON(RAHNUMA): King Abdullah II of Jordan visited the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces on Sunday to assess the readiness of the various military branches. The Jordanian king is the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army. He affirmed that Jordan is secure and will remain so, thanks to the efforts of the […]
Abbas says Palestinians stand in solidarity with Jordan amid US-Iran tensions
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed solidarity with Jordan during a phone call with King Abdullah II on Tuesday. Abbas condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, reaffirming the Palestinian rejection of any assault that undermines Jordan’s sovereignty or threatens its security and stability, according to Wafa news agency. After the military actions by the Israeli […]
India, Jordan discussed possibility of using nuclear energy as clean form of energy: MEA
Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India and Jordan held a “general discussion” on the possibility of using nuclear energy as a clean form of energy. While addressing a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan on Tuesday, Secretary (South), MEA, Neena Malhotra, noted […]
India-Jordan should aim to enhance bilateral trade to US $5 billion: PM Modi
Amman, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Al Husseiniya Palace, and proposed that both countries should aim to enhance bilateral trade to US $5 billion. “India, being Jordan’s 3rd largest trading partner, PM Modi proposed that the two countries should aim to enhance […]
PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, where he will hold several high-level talks aimed at enhancing strategic partnership. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations with […]
