AQABA —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday met
with Kuwaiti Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, and
Saudi Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz
Al-Saud, in separate meetings held on the sidelines of the Special Operations
Forces Exhibition and Conference SOFEX 2022 in Aqaba.
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The meetings, attended by HRH Prince Hashem, covered means
of expanding Jordan’s military and defense cooperation with Kuwait and Saudi
Arabia, to enhance regional security and stability, according to a Royal Court
statement.
Discussions also addressed the opportunities that SOFEX
provides in showcasing the latest innovations in the field of defense, as well
as exchanging expertise among participating countries.
Also on Tuesday, His Majesty with Commander of US Special
Operations Command Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, and UK Chief of Defense Staff’s Senior
Adviser to the Middle East and North Africa Air Marshal Martin Sampson.
The separate meetings covered means of enhancing Jordan’s
cooperation with the US and the UK in the fields of military and defense, the
Royal Court statement said.
The meetings also addressed the importance of SOFEX in
enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise among the participating countries
on issues related to special forces and defense industries.
Moreover, discussions covered regional and international
efforts to counter terrorism within a holistic approach.
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