Amman, Oct. 19 (Petra) -- Lower House Speaker Mazen Qadi welcomed UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Mohammed Shamsi on Monday, urging closer collaboration between the two countries, especially in parliamentary fields.

Qadi highlighted the deep Jordanian-Emarati relations under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, adding that stronger cooperation would enhance the exchange of expertise and bring positions closer on issues of joint interest.

He said relations rest on firm foundations of mutual respect, serving both countries' interests and supporting regional security and stability.

The envoy described Jordanian-Emarati relations as deeply-rooted and historic, and said his country is interested in further developing them across various fields.

He also commended Jordan role in achieving regional security and stability, stressing a commitment to boosting joint parliamentary cooperation.

//Petra// NQ