King departs for China

Amman, August 17 (Petra) – His Majesty King Abdullah II departed
Jordan on Monday for a state visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During the visit, His Majesty will hold meetings with political and
economic leaders, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between
Jordan and China.

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

//Petra// HA