(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Jordan and Saudi Arabia agreed Tuesday to bolster bilateral strategic, economic, military, and security cooperation between the two countries, in addition to combat terrorism, protect the principles of Islam, and defend the region's security, official media reported.
The two countries affirmed their agreement during talks held between Jordanian King Abdullah II and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in the Jordanian capital, according to Jordan News Agency (PETRA).
They stressed that the security and safety of both countries is part and parcel, a statement issued following the talks said, adding that talks also discussed the ongoing crisis in Syria and emphasized the need to find a solution that brings about security to the Syrian people and secure its rights.
They also discussed Yemen's and efforts by the Saudi Arabia-led Arab coalition in response to Yemen's legitimate government to defend the Yemeni people and achieve stability in that Arab country.
The meeting also addressed Jordan's efforts in hosting a large number of Syrian refugees, calling for further international assistance to the Kingdom to help it deal with this burden.
The two sides also stressed the importance of preserving Iraq's security and unity, calling for engaging all components of the Iraqi people in the political process to defend their country and build Iraq's institutions.
They also voiced rejection over Iran's attempts to interfere in Arab countries' internal affairs to undermine their security, stressing the need to avoid interference in other countries' internal affairs in accordance with international norms.
King Abdullah II and Prince Muhammad also stressed the need to push the peace process forward in order to help the Palestinian people establish their independent and fully sovereign state.
Meanwhile, the Jordanian King valued the Saudi support for his country's economy and its contributions to carrying out developmental projects in the Kingdom.
Prince Muhammad expressed the Saudi King's keenness to enhance ties with Jordan and launch joint investment opportunities to serve both countries' interests.
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