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Special ties highlighted by visit

Apr 28,2016 - Last updated at Apr 28,2016

His Majesty King Abdullah’s Wednesday visit to Saudi Arabia for talks with Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz marks a milestone in the Jordanian-Saudi relations.

The royal reception given to the King and his accompanying delegation reflected the “special, deep-rooted relations” the two monarchs and countries have forged in the course of their history.

Discussed during the visit were most recent developments in the region and ways of dealing with them in a manner that enhances and serves the interests of the two countries, and the Middle East’s security and stability.

At the same time, the two leaders discussed cooperation between the two kingdoms, which is “strategic and essential” to both Jordan and Saudi Arabia, which share similar concerns and face similar challenges to their security.

Forging strategic relations based on common goals and a shared destiny is, therefore, an important matter for the two countries, which reached an agreement on the formation of a joint coordination council.

The council, whose aim is to develop and deepen strategic relations between the two kingdoms, will hold political consultations and coordinate bilateral, regional and international issues, and enhance existing cooperation in all fields, to mutual benefit.

Establishing the council is, truly, a living testimony to the brotherly relations tying the two countries.

The Middle East is witnessing dramatic geopolitical developments that pose special threats and challenges to its entirety.

Only by working together with a shared sense of purpose can countries stave off dangers and reap opportunities.

Riyadh and Amman have identical appreciation of the crises of the region and strengthening their already solid historical relations, and creating a stronger and permanent alliance is beneficial to the two countries and the region at large.

 

It is a move that only by emulating can countries of the region overcome the challenges and crises that engulf them. A move the Arab world, once one entity, would do well to follow.

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