KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has expressed confidence that Malaysia and Jordan will further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education and other fields for the mutual benefit of their people.
In welcoming King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is on a two-day state visit to Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim said the longstanding friendship between the two countries was underpinned by shared values, mutual respect and a commitment to preserving their respective royal institutions and heritage.
Sultan Ibrahim said both royal houses shared a rich heritage, with the Jordanian royal family tracing its lineage to Prophet Muhammad, while the Johor Sultanate played a significant role in shaping Malay customs and traditions rooted in Islamic values.
