His Majesty King Abdullah II held a meeting on Tuesday with representatives of Australian government bodies and non-profit organisations working in the field of mental health, during which they discussed ways of strengthening cooperation in this area.

The meeting covered ways to leverage Australia’s experience in mental health services and develop a strategic partnership between Jordan and Australia to exchange expertise and implement training and rehabilitation programmes.

His Majesty emphasised Jordan’s commitment to strengthening mental health services and psychosocial support, noting the Kingdom’s hosting of refugees and provision of health and humanitarian services to them, as well as its medical and humanitarian efforts in conflict zones.

Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Health Ibrahim Bdour, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Majdi Al Harasis, Jordan’s Ambassador to Australia Janti Kalajoqa, and Royal Medical Services Director Brig. Gen. Sahel Hammouri attended the meeting.