UAE President and Jordanian King Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments

Abu Dhabi, Oct 6 (KUNA) -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein to discuss fraternal relations, cooperation avenues, and ways to enhance ties across various fields, particularly in development and economic sectors, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and their peoples. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that the two sides discussed cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries, and praised the importance of the Aqaba-Shida-Ma'an railway project, whose cornerstone was laid on Monday in the city of Aqaba and which is being developed by the Jordanian-Emirati Railways Company. Both sides affirmed that the project aligns with the vision of the two countries to consolidate an extended and sustainable developmental partnership based on cooperation and joint efforts that serve mutual interests and achieve prosperity for both peoples. WAM added that the two sides reviewed a number of regional issues of common interest, foremost among them the developments in the Middle East region, and exchanged views on them. Both sides reiterated their commitment to continuing consultation and coordination on various issues, supporting efforts aimed at consolidating security, stability, and peace in the region for the benefit of all its peoples. (End) S.K.M. / N.S.A.