Ammon News - AMMAN (Petra)-His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday received Afghani Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul, who conveyed to the King a message from President Hamid Karzai regarding his interest in cementing ties between the two countries .

The meeting reviewed ways to boost bilateral cooperation and benefit from Jordan's experience in the fields of training and rehabilitation.

The King also affirmed Jordan's interest in establishing security and stability in Afghanistan, pointing to the vital role of the Jordan Armed Forces as part of the international peacekeeping forces there, as well as the medical assistance provided by the military field hospital in Afghanistan.

Furthermore, His Majesty touched upon the recent developments in the Middle East, especially in seeking out ways to achieve peace and the latest developments in the Syrian crisis and its repercussions on the region.

For his part, Rassoul praised Jordan's role, led by His Majesty, in dealing with regional issues and establishing security and stability, commending the distinguished services provided by the Jordan Armed Forces as part of the peacekeeping forces to the Afghani people, notably in humanitarian and relief fields.