Sultan Ibrahim expresses confidence in strengthening Malaysia-Jordan ties in trade, investment and education, highlighting shared values, royal heritage and longstanding friendship
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has expressed confidence that Malaysia and Jordan will further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education and other fields for the mutual benefit of their people.
In welcoming King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is on a two-day state visit to Malaysia beginning yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim said the longstanding friendship between the two countries was underpinned by shared values, mutual respect and a commitment to preserving their respective royal institutions and heritage.
Sultan Ibrahim noted that both royal houses shared a rich heritage, with the Jordanian royal family tracing its lineage to Prophet Muhammad, while the Johor Sultanate had played a significant role in shaping Malay customs and traditions rooted in Islamic values.
“Although rooted in different historical and cultural backgrounds, our two royal houses share a common legacy of preserving our heritage, upholding our respective institutions and serving our people across generations,” His Majesty said after an investiture ceremony at Istana Negara here today.
Sultan Ibrahim also highlighted the personal bond between the two monarchs, forged through their respective military training experiences, which he said added a special dimension to their friendship.