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Army chief, UAE counterpart discuss cooperation, Gaza relief efforts
AMMAN — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmad Huneiti on Thursday met with UAE Commander of the Joint Operations Command of the Maj. Gen. Awad Saeed Ahbabi and his accompanying delegation at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF).
The meeting, attended by senior JAF officers, the chargé d'affaires of the UAE Embassy in Amman, and the UAE military attaché, discussed ways to bolster military cooperation and expand the exchange of expertise and coordination in various fields.
Talks also addressed ongoing joint efforts to support the people of Gaza through airdrops and the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid, according to a JAF statement.
Huneiti reiterated the deep-rooted ties between the armed forces of both countries, reflecting the visions and aspirations of their leaderships, and commended the distinguished military cooperation that enhances integration and readiness to face common challenges.
For his part, Ahbabi commended the JAF's role in promoting regional security and stability, underscoring the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between the two armies across various domains, the statement said.
