King discusses cooperation with Japan, Germany

By JT - Jan 21,2015 - Last updated at Jan 21,2015

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Yasuhide Nakayama.

According to a Royal Court statement, the conversation was a follow-up on the outcome of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent visit to the Kingdom and ways to build on it to activate aspects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

During Abe’s visit to Jordan as part of his regional tour, Tokyo announced a $200 million grant to regional countries for humanitarian assistance, including refugees and medical services and infrastructure development.

Also on Wednesday, King Abdullah and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed means to boost joint cooperation in various fields during a telephone call.

The King and Merkel also discussed the latest regional developments and issues of mutual concern, the Royal Court said.

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