Jordan’s King Abdullah II begins two-day state visit to Malaysia today
King Abdullah II of Jordan is scheduled for a two-day state visit to Malaysia to strengthen diplomatic and educational ties. The visit marks over 60 years of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Why it matters
This visit underscores the deepening cooperation between Jordan and Malaysia, particularly in higher education and regional geopolitical alignment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — King Abdullah II of Jordan will undertake a two-day state visit to Malaysia from Sunday at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry also known as Wisma Putra, said this will be King Abdullah II’s second state visit to Malaysia since May 2008.
“The state visit comes as Malaysia and Jordan commemorate over six decades of diplomatic relations, established in 1965,” the statement read.
The Jordanian king will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, as well as senior officials from the Royal Hashemite Court and the government.
During the visit, King Abdullah II will be accorded a state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara, followed by an audience with Sultan Ibrahim.
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