King of Jordan meets Saudi Crown Prince in NEOM
ALBAWABA- Jordan's King Abdullah II arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Jordanian Royal Court announced. He was accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.
The Saudi Crown Prince welcomed King Abdullah upon his arrival in NEOM, where the two leaders held a private meeting focused on unfolding developments in the region.
Discussions are set to address the ongoing Israeli military assaults in Gaza, described as part of broader plans to fully occupy the besieged enclave, as well as intentions for the complete annexation of the West Bank.
Talks also expected to touch on Jordan's recent measures against the Muslim Brotherhood group, along with regional and bilateral matters of mutual concern.
This marks King Abdullah's second visit to Saudi Arabia in the past six months. The two leaders last met in April in Jeddah, to discuss strengthening Jordan–Saudi relations and coordination on regional issues, ahead of U.S. president Donald Trump's visit to the region.
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