Jordan’s King Abdullah meets President Tharman, PM Wong during two-day visit to Singapore
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Jordan's King Abdullah (left), who is on a two-day working visit to Singapore, met President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
PHOTO: MDDI
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SINGAPORE – Jordan’s King Abdullah II, during a two-day visit to Singapore, called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and both leaders reaffirmed the longstanding and warm ties between the two nations.
In a Nov 14 statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said King Abdullah also met Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The King was on a working visit to Singapore on Nov 13 and 14.
During the visit, the King and President Tharman discussed issues relating to cooperation in education, trade and investment, developments in Gaza and the Middle East peace process.
Jordan was one of four countries that sponsored Singapore’s membership in the UN in 1965. Both countries have developed a multi-faceted partnership over the years, MFA said.
PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, hosted lunch in King Abdullah’s honour.
He thanked the King for supporting the welfare of Singaporean students in Jordan.
Jordan has partnered with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, or Muis, for a postgraduate certificate in Islam in Contemporary Societies, and the Singapore College of Islamic Studies.
PM Wong (right), who is also Finance Minister, hosted lunch in King Abdullah’s honour.
PHOTO: MDDI
MFA said that as multi-religious societies, both countries share a common interest in promoting inter-faith harmony and understanding.
The King and PM Wong also discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in fields such as education, vocational training, investment promotion and green energy.
Discussing the developments in the Middle East, PM Wong expressed his appreciation for Jordan’s facilitation of Singapore’s humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. This includes Singapore’s recent contribution of prosthetic supplies for about 100 Palestinian amputees
MFA said: “Singapore will continue to work with regional partners, including Jordan, to support international efforts for the reconstruction needs of Gaza after a permanent ceasefire has been reached.”
PM Wong agreed that in the long term, it will be vital to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the interest of regional peace and stability.
MFA said: “Singapore believes that a negotiated two-state solution, consistent with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, is the only viable pathway to achieving a comprehensive, just and durable solution to the conflict.”
