King receives US CENTCOM commander

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Gen. Michael E. Kurilla and discussed means of enhancing military and defence cooperation between Jordan and the United States.

Discussions also addressed regional and international efforts to fight terrorism within a holistic approach, according to a Royal Court statement.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti attended the meeting.