AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday met with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is visiting Jordan as part of a Middle East tour.
Discussions during the meeting, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, covered prospects for further cooperation and issues of mutual concern, in addition to the latest developments in the regional and international arenas, according to a Royal Court statement.
His Majesty underlined his commitment to boosting cooperation with Sri Lanka at all levels, particularly in the trade and investment fields to best serve the interests of the two countries.
Talks also focused on the situation in the Middle East, especially efforts to bring about peace and put an end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict according to the two-state solution and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.
The two leaders also discussed the developments in Syria and its impact on the region and the Kingdom.
Rajapaksa voiced his appreciation for the services that Jordan offers to Sri Lankan workers in the Kingdom, expressing his country’s keenness on benefiting from Jordanian expertise in the public and private sectors.
He commended King Abdullah for his “pivotal” role in maintaining stability and security in the region, according to the statement.
