SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was granted an audience with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Bunga Raya Complex in Kuala Lumpur International Airport today.
The audience was part of the Jordanian monarch's two-day state visit to Malaysia at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
Anwar arrived at the complex at 12.50pm, accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
The 15-minute audience provided an opportunity to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and bilateral relations between Malaysia and Jordan, particularly in education, trade and cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Both countries share a common commitment to advancing peace, justice and lasting stability in Middle East, particularly in upholding the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
King Abdullah II's visit marks his second state visit to Malaysia since May 2008 and comes as both nations commemorate more than six decades of diplomatic relations established in 1965.
Education remains a cornerstone of bilateral relations, with more than 1,490 Jordanian students studying at Malaysian higher education institutions.
Both nations continue to actively promote educational exchanges, academic collaboration and expertise sharing, alongside expanding cooperation in scientific research.
On the economic front, bilateral trade between Malaysia and Jordan reached RM993.4 million in 2025, an increase of 15.2 per cent from 2024. Trade continued its positive momentum from January to August 2026, growing by eight per cent to RM740.7 million compared with the corresponding period last year.
The state visit reflects the continued commitment of both countries to strengthening diplomatic engagement and expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest. - BERNAMA
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