King meets with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince

His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Monday, received Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud, and discussed with him Jordanian-Saudi relations and a number of regional issues, according to a statement issued following the meeting.

The meeting dealt with ways to cement ties between the two countries in a host of domains and the latest developments in the region and the world. King Abdullah and Prince Muhammad emphasized the importance of maintaining constant political consultation between the two countries on regional issues and crises.

In this context, they stressed that regional crises should be resolved through political solutions and that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the region's countries should be maintained. They said interference in the internal affairs of regional countries is rejected. 

King Abdullah and Prince Muhammad voiced rejection of Iran's policy of interference in the region and said this policy inflames sectarian conflicts and fuels terrorism. They warned Iran of continuing its current approach, which they said deepens disputes and conflicts in the region and undermines stability. 

They stressed that the two countries will continue to enhance bilateral cooperation in the security domain and in the fight against terrorism and extremism, renewing condemnation of terrorist acts, which hit a number of countries.

King Abdullah and Prince Muhammad underlined the importance of participation in counter-terror efforts and alliances. 

Upon directions by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Majesty King Abdullah II, the two sides agreed on the following: 

1. Developing military cooperation between the two countries to promote regional security and stability
2. Enhancing cooperation in the energy field, uranium exploration and producing electricity from nuclear power. 
3. Cementing trade ties, increasing the two-way trade exchange, opening the door for more Jordanian exports to the Saudi market and forging closer relationship between businessmen in both countries.
4. Launching additional joint ventures in cooperation with the private sector.
5. Signing a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a joint investment fund between the two countries.
6. Forging closer cooperation in area of transport and freight movement.

King Abdullah II and the Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, looked firsthand at military hardware developed by the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau 

Source : MENA