Jordan, Australia Agree to Strengthen Defence and Security Cooperation
Canberra, The Gulf Observer: Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, in Canberra on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence and security, with a focus on promoting regional stability.
According to a statement issued by the Jordanian Royal Court, the meeting explored opportunities to enhance coordination between Jordan and Australia in defence and security matters to support peace and stability in the region.
Discussing regional developments, King Abdullah underscored the importance of intensifying international efforts to de-escalate tensions through dialogue and diplomatic engagement.
The Jordanian monarch also stressed the need to respect the sovereignty of Arab states and ensure their security, highlighting the importance of coordinated international efforts to address regional challenges peacefully.
The meeting was attended by Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Majdi Al Harasis, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to Australia Janti Kalajoqa. Australia’s Ambassador to Jordan, Paula Ganly, also attended.
Separately, King Abdullah visited the Headquarters Joint Operations Command of the Australian Department of Defence, where he met with Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Commander of Joint Operations.
The discussions focused on opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation between Jordan and Australia, reflecting the two countries’ shared interest in enhancing security coordination and addressing regional challenges.
The engagements form part of Jordan’s efforts to deepen its defence and security partnerships with international partners while promoting diplomatic solutions, regional stability and respect for state sovereignty.
