Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 12 (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah II on
Monday held talks with Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan
Iskandar at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, during which they
discussed the long-standing relations between Jordan and Malaysia and
recent regional developments.

His Majesty thanked Sultan Ibrahim for his warm hospitality, noting
that the visit reflects the depth of relations between the two
countries, and will contribute to building on that close partnership
to develop cooperation across all fields.

Speaking about regional developments, the King underscored that
current dangerous escalations must be halted, expressing Jordan’s
readiness to work with Malaysia to address challenges facing the
region and enhance regional peace and security.

His Majesty emphasised the need to stop Israel’s violations in the
region, including its actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and
attempts to alter the existing historical and legal status quo of
Muslim and Christian holy sites, noting that the immense suffering of
the Palestinian people in Gaza continues unabated.

The King also highlighted Jordan and Malaysia’s shared position on
the centrality of the Palestinian cause, and on the two-state
solution as the only way to resolve the conflict.

His Majesty remarked on the situation in Syria and Lebanon, stating
that their sovereignty and security must be respected.

The King called on the international community to take action to halt
Israel’s dangerous trajectory in the region, in order to prevent the
conflict from escalating further, emphasising the need to respect the
sovereignty of states and the security of their peoples.

For his part, Sultan Ibrahim highlighted the significance of His
Majesty’s visit, noting the rich heritage of the Royal families of
Malaysia and Jordan, the close ties between them, and their role in
preserving Islamic heritage.

Sultan Ibrahim also emphasised the depth of relations between the two
countries, highlighting areas in which they could strengthen their
cooperation, particularly in the military sphere.

The King bestowed on Sultan Ibrahim the Order of Al Hussein bin Ali,
in recognition of the distinguished relations between the two
countries and their peoples.

Sultan Ibrahim presented the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (The
Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm) to His Majesty, in
recognition of the King’s efforts to strengthen relations between the
two friendly nations.

An official welcoming ceremony was held for His Majesty upon arrival
at the Istana Negara.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of
the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to
Malaysia Ismail Maaytah attended the talks.

//Petra//WH