King Abdullah II arrives in Berlin for Global Disability Summit
King Abdullah II arrived in the German capital, Berlin, to attend the Third Global Disability Summit, where he was welcomed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
During his visit, His Majesty will hold official talks with German officials to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields.
He will also undertake an official visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday, where discussions will focus on shared issues, including economic and trade cooperation, as well as regional and international matters.
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