PM meets Brazilian defence minister

AMMAN — Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Sunday received Brazilian Defence Minister Raul Jungmann and an accompanying delegation with whom he reviewed ways of enhancing bilateral relations in the defence area, as well as the latest regional developments and efforts to combat terrorism, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

Mulki stressed the strong relations between Jordan and Brazil and the Kingdom’s keenness on reinforcing the relations with the South American country to best serve the interests of the two countries and their people.

Mulki pointed out the efforts exerted by Jordan to combat terrorism through a holistic strategy, taking into consideration the military, security and ideological dimensions. 

He highlighted the efforts of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) and security forces to maintain security and stability and protect the national borders. 

The premier reiterated Jordan’s stance in the region, calling for finding political solutions to the challenges faced by Arab countries. He stressed that the majority of the problems witnessed in the region are linked to the lack of a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue.

Mulki emphasised the need to re-launch the negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides to reach a solution to the conflict and establish an independent Palestinian state under a two-state solution.

For his part, Jungmann expressed his country’s keenness to increase defence and military cooperation with Jordan, and to benefit from the Kingdom’s pioneering experience in border control and protection.

He voiced his aspiration to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two countries in the area of defence cooperation.

Jungmann stressed that Jordan is an example of a stable and secure country in the region, just like Brazil is in South America, which enhances the opportunities for cooperation. He also stressed Brazil’s support to the Palestinian cause on the basis of a two-state solution. 

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs Mamdouh Abbadi, Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani and Brazilian Ambassador to Jordan Francisco Carlos Soares Luz.

Also on Sunday, the delegation headed by Jungmann visited the General Command of JAF where they were received by Chief of Strategic Planning Brig. Gen. Nassar Athamneh. 

During the meeting, which was attended by senior officers of JAF, they discussed bilateral relations that serve the interests of both countries’ armed forces.