Bilateral Talks Focus on Defence, Security, and Regional Stability
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan on Monday to discuss deepening defence and security cooperation between Pakistan and Jordan. The meeting, held during the army chief’s official visit to Amman, also included Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the discussions, Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and expanding collaboration in the fields of defence and counterterrorism. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, particularly focusing on regional security challenges and opportunities for joint training and cooperation between their armed forces.
King Abdullah II, who serves as the supreme commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, commended the Pakistan Armed Forces for their professionalism and significant role in promoting peace and stability in the region. He also expressed a desire to further deepen defence ties and explore new avenues for strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations.
Honours and High-Level Military Engagements
Prior to his audience with King Abdullah II, Field Marshal Munir met Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Huneiti, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordan Armed Forces. Upon his arrival at the General Headquarters, he was warmly received and presented with a Guard of Honour, reflecting the longstanding and cordial relations between the two militaries.
During the meeting, both sides praised the historic and deep-rooted defence relationship between Pakistan and Jordan, emphasizing their shared vision for peace and stability in the broader Middle East and South Asia. Major General Al-Huneiti acknowledged Pakistan’s valuable contributions toward regional peace, counterterrorism, and defence cooperation.
Field Marshal Munir’s visit follows Pakistan’s recent Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia, signed on September 17, under which both nations pledged to consider aggression against one as aggression against both. Following that landmark accord, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that several other Arab and Muslim countries have shown interest in entering similar defence partnerships with Pakistan.
The Pakistan-Jordan engagement marks another important step in Islamabad’s efforts to strengthen its defence diplomacy and expand strategic cooperation with key partners in the Middle East.
