Sultan Ibrahim confident of stronger Malaysia-Jordan ties with Abdullah II’s visit

During King Abdullah II of Jordan's two-day state visit to Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim emphasized the potential to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and education for mutual benefits.

Highlighting the longstanding friendship based on shared values and royal heritage, Sultan Ibrahim underscored opportunities in economic and educational collaborations, notably through Malaysia's halal ecosystem and the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme.

The Sultan also expressed concerns over regional conflicts and praised Jordan's efforts in supporting Palestine, believing the visit will strengthen future partnerships.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has expressed confidence that Malaysia and Jordan will further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education and other fields for the mutual benefit of their people.

In welcoming King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is on a two-day state visit to Malaysia beginning yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim said the longstanding friendship between the two countries was underpinned by shared values, mutual respect and a commitment to preserving their respective royal institutions and heritage.

Sultan Ibrahim noted that both royal houses shared a rich heritage, with the Jordanian royal family tracing its lineage to Prophet Muhammad, while the Johor Sultanate had played a significant role in shaping Malay customs and traditions rooted in Islamic values.

“Although rooted in different historical and cultural backgrounds, our two royal houses share a common legacy of preserving our heritage, upholding our respective institutions and serving our people across generations,” His Majesty said after an investiture ceremony at Istana Negara here today.

Sultan Ibrahim also highlighted the personal bond between the two monarchs, forged through their respective military training experiences, which he said added a special dimension to their friendship.

On economic cooperation, Sultan Ibrahim welcomed the continued growth of bilateral trade, with palm oil and halal products contributing to the expanding relationship.

His Majesty said Malaysia’s established halal ecosystem offered opportunities to complement Jordan’s strategic location, while Malaysia’s strategic position and expanding industrial base also presented prospects for Jordanian investment.

Sultan Ibrahim expressed hope that stronger business-to-business ties would further enhance economic cooperation and deliver tangible benefits to the people of both countries.

On education, His Majesty welcomed the continued progress in cooperation, including Malaysian and Jordanian students pursuing their studies in each other’s countries.

The Malaysian King also welcomed opportunities for Jordanian officials to benefit from training and knowledge-sharing initiatives under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP).

Sultan Ibrahim said such efforts could further strengthen educational ties and develop the skills and expertise of the younger generation and public officials.

On regional developments, His Majesty expressed concern over the continuing conflict in West Asia, which had also threatened Jordan’s security.

The King noted that Malaysia continued to call on all parties to avoid further escalation and work towards an immediate end to the fighting across the region.

On Palestine, Sultan Ibrahim said Malaysia valued Jordan’s role in safeguarding the holy sites in Jerusalem and appreciated its continued support for the Palestinian people, describing it as a cause close to the hearts of both countries.

His Majesty also expressed confidence that King Abdullah II’s visit would mark another significant milestone in efforts to build a stronger and forward-looking partnership for the benefit of future generations. — Bernama

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在约旦国王阿卜杜拉二世对马来西亚进行为期两天的国事访问期间，苏丹易卜拉欣陛下强调了加强双边在贸易、投资和教育领域合作以实现互利共赢的潜力。

苏丹易卜拉欣强调了基于共同价值观和皇家传统的长期友谊，并着重指出了在经济和教育合作方面的机遇，特别是通过马来西亚的清真产业体系和马来西亚技术合作计划。

苏丹还对地区冲突表示关切，并赞扬约旦在支持巴勒斯坦方面所做的努力，认为此次访问将加强未来的伙伴关系。

吉隆坡，10月12日讯——苏丹易卜拉欣陛下表示，他相信马来西亚和约旦将进一步加强在贸易、投资、教育和其他领域的双边合作，以造福两国人民。

苏丹易卜拉欣在欢迎约旦国王阿卜杜拉二世对马来西亚进行为期两天的国事访问时表示，两国之间长久的友谊建立在共同的价值观、相互尊重以及对保护各自王室机构和遗产的承诺之上。

苏丹易卜拉欣指出，这两个王室家族都拥有丰富的文化遗产，约旦王室的血统可以追溯到先知穆罕默德，而柔佛苏丹国在塑造植根于伊斯兰价值观的马来习俗和传统方面发挥了重要作用。

“虽然我们两个皇室有着不同的历史和文化背景，但我们拥有共同的传统，那就是保护我们的遗产，维护我们各自的机构，并世世代代为人民服务，”陛下今天在国家皇宫举行的授勋仪式后说道。

苏丹易卜拉欣还强调了两位君主之间通过各自的军事训练经历建立起来的私人情谊，他说这为他们的友谊增添了特殊的意义。

在经济合作方面，苏丹易卜拉欣对双边贸易的持续增长表示欢迎，棕榈油和清真产品为不断扩大的双边关系做出了贡献。

陛下表示，马来西亚成熟的清真产业体系为约旦的战略位置提供了补充，同时马来西亚的战略地位和不断扩大的工业基础也为约旦的投资带来了前景。

苏丹易卜拉欣表示，希望加强企业间的联系能够进一步促进经济合作，并为两国人民带来切实利益。

在教育方面，陛下对双方合作取得的持续进展表示欢迎，其中包括马来西亚和约旦学生在对方国家学习。

马来西亚国王也对约旦官员有机会从马来西亚技术合作计划（MTCP）下的培训和知识共享倡议中受益表示欢迎。

苏丹易卜拉欣表示，这些努力可以进一步加强教育联系，并培养年轻一代和公职人员的技能和专业知识。

关于地区局势，国王陛下对西亚持续不断的冲突表示关切，这场冲突也威胁到了约旦的安全。

国王指出，马来西亚继续呼吁各方避免局势进一步升级，并努力立即结束该地区的战斗。

关于巴勒斯坦问题，苏丹易卜拉欣表示，马来西亚重视约旦在保护耶路撒冷圣地方面发挥的作用，并感谢约旦对巴勒斯坦人民的持续支持，称这是两国都非常关心的事业。

陛下还表示，相信阿卜杜拉二世国王的访问将成为构建更强大、更具前瞻性伙伴关系、造福子孙后代的又一重要里程碑。——马新社

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