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Pak, Jordan agree to enhance bilateral ties

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Feb 08 2018 | 10:05 PM IST
Pakistan and Jordan today agreed to enhance trade and investment ties after reviewing the "entire gamut of bilateral relations" in a meeting between visiting King Abdullah-II and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
During the meeting, Abbasi also briefed Abdullah, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, "on the current situation along the LoC, Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts and its commitment towards regional peace and stability," according to a statement.
King Abdullah and the prime minister "reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and exchanged views on ways to further expand these relations in a variety of fields.
"They agreed to bring greater focus on enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations, to make the bilateral trade currently at USD 75 million, commensurate with the excellent political ties existing between Pakistan and Jordan," the statement said.
The two leaders also reviewed regional situation, with particular focus on the Middle East in the aftermath of recognition of Jerusalem by Washington as the capital of Israel.
The prime minister expressed Pakistan's unequivocal support for the just cause of Palestine and reiterated Pakistans rejection of the US decision.

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Abdullah, who arrived today accompanied by Jordan's foreign minister and other civil and military officials, was received at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi by President Mamnoon House amidst the thunder of a 21-gun salute.
The two countries also signed two agreements. The first memorandum of understanding was signed by Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on cooperation in civil protection and civil defence.
The second MoU on cooperation in the field of housing was signed by Minister for Housing Akram Khan Durrani and the Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
The king was given a guard of honour by a contingent of the Pakistani armed forces. A formation of three JF-17 Thunder Aircraft presented salute to him.
Earlier, the Foreign Office said that Pakistan and Jordon enjoy close relations and the visit will help to further deepen ties in diverse areas of mutual interest, particularly expanding bilateral trade and enhance investments in Pakistan.

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First Published: Feb 08 2018 | 10:05 PM IST

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