AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received
Canada National Defense Minister Anita Anand at Al-Husseiniya Palace, a Royal
Court statement said.
اضافة اعلان
The meeting, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, covered
bilateral ties and means to bolster military and defense cooperation, as well
as the latest regional and international developments.
Discussing the Palestinian cause, King Abdullah reaffirmed
the importance of actively working to create a political horizon to achieve
just and comprehensive peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis on the
basis of the two-state solution, warning that inflaming the situation will have
consequences on regional security.
His Majesty stressed the importance of cooperation between
Jordan and Canada to support Iraq, help reach a political solution to the
Syrian crisis, and counter terrorism within a holistic approach.
For her part, Minister Anand referred to a number of
regional and security-related issues, stressing the importance of the region’s
security for Canada, and highlighting ongoing efforts to counter drug smuggling
across borders.
The minister also noted the need to support women’s role in
security agencies.
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, and Canada’s Ambassador
to Jordan Tarik Ali Khan attended the meeting.
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