King departs for UK

Amman, July 21 (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday
departed on a visit to the United Kingdom.

During the visit, His Majesty is due to meet with senior executives
of leading companies to discuss prospects for expanding economic
cooperation between Jordan and the UK. The King will also attend part
of the Jordan-United Kingdom Business Forum.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was sworn
in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.

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