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3 days ago
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Jordanian, Emirati army chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation
LONDON: Jordan and the UAE discussed expanding joint military cooperation and efforts in regional security during a meeting of army forces chiefs in Amman on Thursday. Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Maj. Gen. Awad Saeed Al-Ahbabi, the commander of the Joint Operations Command in the UAE, discussed strategies to enhance coordination, share expertise, and improve readiness in various defense sectors. Al-Hunaiti highlighted the ongoing cooperation between the Jordanian and Emirati armies in providing humanitarian and relief aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip through airdrop operations. He added that the partnership with the UAE enhanced forces' integration and preparedness for challenges. Al-Ahbabi, the Emirati commander, praised Jordanian forces for their role in maintaining regional stability, and emphasized the significance of enhancing the joint strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi and Amman. Senior officials from Jordan attended the meeting, including Hamad Al-Matrooshi, acting UAE ambassador, and the UAE's military attache based in Amman, the Jordan News Agency said.
Arab News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Jordanian and Saudi army chiefs reaffirm military partnership
LONDON: During talks on Monday, Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, and his Saudi counterpart, Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, discussed military cooperation between their countries. They considered ways in which cooperation might be enhanced and expertise shared, and addressed the development of strategic defense partnerships and coordinated efforts to tackle regional and international security challenges. Al-Hunaiti reaffirmed the strong ties between the nations' armed forces, and said that Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of efforts to enhance regional security, the Jordan News Agency reported. Al-Ruwaili praised collaborative efforts to strengthen defense and security initiatives, and reaffirmed Riyadh's commitment to tackling regional threats. They were joined during their meeting at the Saudi Armed Forces headquarters in Riyadh by several senior officers from both countries.
