Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Monday, with the aim of expanding the country’s economic partnership with China.
The meeting addressed opportunities to expand economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. Jordan’s desire to strengthen its partnership with China in tourism, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food and engineering stood out.
According to a statement from the Jordanian Royal Court, King Abdullah II said relations between the two countries had developed since diplomatic ties were established approximately five years ago and had been elevated to the level of a strategic partnership in 2015.
Describing China as a highly important economic partner for Jordan, the King said expanding economic cooperation was the focus of his visit. Abdullah said Jordan had significant opportunities to offer this partnership, as well as broad opportunities for growth.
King Abdullah II said they attached importance to integrating and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the tourism, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food and engineering sectors.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the leaderships of the two countries were determined to strengthen relations from generation to generation. Li said King Abdullah II’s visit, which has continued since August 17, would increase mutual trust and expand bilateral ties.
King Abdullah II is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the same day. Agreements are also expected to be signed between the two countries following the meeting.