His Majesty King Abdullah II received Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley at Al Husseiniya Palace on Monday, to discuss ways of strengthening relations between the two countries.

Discussions at the meeting covered enhancing cooperation and coordination in a number of areas, including exchanging expertise and leveraging available opportunities across various sectors such as water, healthcare, renewable energy, tourism, investment and defence.

The two sides also noted the importance of the upcoming round of Aqaba Process meetings, planned to take place in Barbados next year. 

Speaking about regional developments, His Majesty underscored the importance of de-escalation, and safeguarding the security and sovereignty of Arab states. The King also warned of the dangers of Israel’s actions in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin, the escort of honour, attended the meeting.