Kuala Lumpur:Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, during the Jordanian monarch's two-day state visit to Malaysia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the visit was initiated at the invitation of Malaysia's King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim. Anwar was accompanied by key ministers, including Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

The meeting, lasting about 30 minutes, served to enhance the longstanding friendship and bilateral relations between Malaysia and Jordan. The discussions focused on education, trade, and cooperation on regional and international issues. Both nations are committed to fostering peace and stability in West Asia and supporting the rights of the Palestinian people.

King Abdullah II's visit marks his second official trip to Malaysia since 2008, coinciding with over six decades of diplomatic ties established since 1965. Education remains a key aspect of their relationship, with over 1,490 Jordanian students studying in Malaysia, and both countries promoting educational exchanges and research collaboration.

Economically, the bilateral trade between Malaysia and Jordan was RM993.4 million in 2025, a 15.2% increase from the previous year. From January to August 2026, trade grew by 8% to RM740.7 million compared to the same period last year. The visit underscores both countries' commitment to strengthening diplomatic and cooperative efforts in areas of mutual interest.