Amman, Oct. 11 (Petra) -- Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said King Abdullah II's visit to Malaysia, which began Sunday at the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar, comes as the two countries mark more than six decades of diplomatic relations, established in 1965.

The ministry, in a statement, said it is the King's second visit to Malaysia, after his first trip in May 2008. The ministry highlighted education as a pillar of ties, as 1,636 Malaysian students are currently enrolled in Jordanian higher education institutions and more than 1,490 Jordanian students study in Malaysian institutions.

It added that Jordan and Malaysia "share a commitment to peace, justice and lasting stability in West Asia, particularly support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." On trade, the ministry detailed that trade reached 993.4 million ringgit in 2025, up 15.2 percent from 2024. Trade grew a further 8 percent to 740.7 million ringgit from January to August, compared with the same period of 2025.

The ministry said both countries continue efforts to expand educational exchange, academic cooperation and collaboration in higher education and scientific research.

//Petra// NQ