Beijing, August 23 (Petra) – Minister of Foreign and Expatriates
Affairs Ayman Safadi met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in
Beijing on Sunday to discuss expanding cooperation and regional
stability ahead of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s scheduled talks
with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The top diplomats discussed agreements slated for signing during the
visit, boosting the strategic partnership forged in 2015.

Wang said China values its relations with Jordan, describing the
King’s visit as an “important milestone” that reflects the depth of
bilateral ties.

Safadi voiced King Abdullah’s commitment to expanding ties with
Beijing, noting that talks with the Chinese President will focus on
concrete steps to boost cooperation.

He praised the King’s key role in promoting security and stability in
the region.

Safadi pledged Jordan’s commitment to the One-China policy and
commended Beijing’s support for a two-state solution in Palestine to
achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

The meeting comes during King Abdullah’s state visit to China, which
focuses on deepening economic, trade, investment and tourism ties.

//Petra// HA