Amman, Nov. 30 (Petra) -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti received Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, General Hiroaki Uchikura, and his accompanying delegation on Sunday at the General Command headquarters.
The two sides discussed prospects for military cooperation between the armed forces of both countries, particularly in training and expertise exchange, in addition to regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The delegation was briefed on operational and humanitarian efforts carried out by the Jordan Armed Forces across various domains, including its role in supporting Palestinians in Gaza by delivering relief, medical, and food assistance, as well as its missions in bolstering regional security.
The briefings also included an overview of existing joint training programs and ways to enhance them through combined exercises and specialized courses to bolster operational readiness and broaden the scope of expertise exchange.
Huneiti affirmed the depth of Jordanian-Japanese relations, noting that the defense partnership serves as a model for developing joint capabilities and supporting international efforts to enhance security and stability.
For his part, Uchikura praised the Jordan Armed Forces’ role in supporting regional security and providing humanitarian assistance, stressing Japan’s keenness to continue strengthening military cooperation, particularly in training and expertise exchange.
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