Jordan king returns home after Russia visit

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday returned home following a working visit to Russia during which he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin, bilateral ties as well as the latest developments at the regional and international levels.

The two leaders also reviewed a number of joint economic projects, mainly in the energy field, and ways to enable Jordan to benefit from the Russian expertise in this field, Petra News Agency reported.

During talks at the Kremlin on Tuesday, the King and Putin voiced their keenness to enhance cooperation and partnership between the two countries in various fields.

At the regional and international levels, the King and the Russian President reviewed current issues, mainly the fight against terrorism and extremism, developments in a number of countries in the region and efforts to achieve peace in these countries.

In a press statement before the talks, the two leaders voiced satisfaction over the advanced level of relations between the two countries.

King Abdullah also attended the International Aviation & Space Salon (MAKS), which is held August 25 to 30 in the city of Zhukovsky, southeast of Moscow.

Source: MENA