Amman, November 10 (Petra) – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Majdi Harasis on Tuesday received separate military delegations from Australia and Germany in the presence of several senior Jordanian Armed Forces officers.
During a meeting with Deputy Chief of Defence of the German Armed Forces Lieutenant General Nicole Schilling, Harasis discussed prospects for enhancing military cooperation, exchanging expertise and conducting joint training exercises, in addition to the latest regional and international developments.
In a separate meeting with an Australian military delegation headed by Brigadier Colin Bassett, Harasis discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation and coordination, as well as exchanging expertise in military and training fields.
He highlighted the longstanding strategic ties between the two countries' armed forces and called for expanding military cooperation in support of regional security and stability.
The visiting delegations commended the advanced level of professionalism and capabilities attained by the Jordanian Armed Forces.
They also praised the Kingdom's role, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, in promoting regional security and stability and providing humanitarian assistance.
//Petra// AK
