Hanoi, November 12 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with Vietnam Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hanoi on Wednesday, discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Jordan and Vietnam, in service of mutual interests.

According to a royal court statement, His Majesty affirmed Jordan’s readiness to build on its friendly relations with Vietnam, and strengthen economic, investment, and defence cooperation.

The King highlighted the importance of developing cooperation between the two countries across several sectors, such as tourism, pharmaceutical industries, medical equipment, agriculture, and halal foods.

The meeting also addressed regional developments, with His Majesty commending Vietnam’s stance in support of efforts to achieve peace in the region on the basis of the two-state solution.

For his part, the prime minister stressed the importance of advancing cooperation between Jordan and Vietnam across various sectors.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah, and Jordan’s non-resident Ambassador to Vietnam Saed Radaideh attended the meeting.

//Petra// AK