Jordanian troops return from Saudi Arabia after military drill

AMMAN — The Jordanian forces that participated in the "Thunder of the North" joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia returned to the Kingdom on Monday after the drill concluded, according to an army statement.

Participating at the exercise, in which 20 Islamic and Arab countries took part, is part of the training plans implemented by the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army to exchange expertise and enhance military relations with the armies of friendly countries, the statement said.