Kuala Lumpur:Malaysia and Jordan are looking to deepen their collaboration in high-tech industries, focusing on semiconductors and advanced technical education and training to develop a skilled workforce for future industry demands.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed these key areas with Jordan's King Abdullah II during the monarch's two-day state visit to Malaysia. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties in higher education, skilled human capital development, emerging technologies, and the semiconductor ecosystem.

The talks also explored the possibility of expanding trade and investment, including prospects for a free trade agreement, tariff restructuring, and enhanced cooperation in energy, transport, the halal industry, and tourism. Additionally, they addressed geopolitical developments in West Asia, with a particular focus on Palestine and Syria, and stressed the need to end violence and rights violations in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Anwar emphasized Malaysia's commitment to championing Palestinian rights and increasing humanitarian assistance, especially for Gaza. King Abdullah expressed appreciation for Malaysia's support for the Palestinian cause. The meeting aimed to elevate Malaysia-Jordan relations through closer economic and technological cooperation and a shared commitment to humanity, peace, and global justice.

This visit marked King Abdullah's second to Malaysia since 2008, celebrating over six decades of diplomatic relations established in 1965. Before his departure, King Abdullah met with Anwar at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where they discussed strengthening bilateral relations. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached RM993.4 million in 2025, marking a 15.2 percent increase from 2024, with trade from January to August 2026 rising eight percent year-on-year to RM740.7 million.