His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, and Poland President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday attended a joint military exercise conducted by the Special Operations Forces and the Polish Special Forces.
According to a Royal Court statement, His Majesty and the Polish President were briefed on the scenarios of the drill, which was held at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti also attended the exercise, Petra news agency reported.
The drill, aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, included counterterrorism operations, storming inhabited areas, securing and evacuating hostages after conducting 3D scans, and monitoring hostile targets through ground surveillance, using advanced technology.
The exercise included the use of drones and aircraft to eliminate hostile targets in the area of operations, with the support of sniper teams and helicopters.
His Majesty and the Polish President commended the distinguished level and morale of the personnel who participated in the exercise, praising their commitment to keeping up with the latest advancements in military training and weaponry.
At the end of the exercise, President Duda presented the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland of the fourth class to Huneiti, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening military cooperation between Poland and Jordan.
Earlier, His Majesty King Abdullah II and Polish President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday held talks at Al Husseiniya Palace that covered bilateral relations and regional developments.
During bilateral talks followed by expanded ones, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, His Majesty welcomed President Duda on his visit to the Kingdom, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Jordan and Poland.\
The King said President Duda’s visit exemplifies the strong and distinguished relations between the two countries in several sectors, and is an opportunity to build on these relations.
His Majesty expressed keenness to deepen coordination and cooperation between the two countries on various issues of mutual concern.
For his part, the Polish President said he is pleased to be visiting Jordan to discuss bilateral relations and developments in the region and the world, stressing that the King is “a very significant figure in establishing stability in the Middle East.”
He added that the visit is an opportunity to express his gratitude for the cooperation between Poland and Jordan over the years in many fields, such as military collaboration, and coordination on international issues, and in providing support on matters pertaining to the Middle East.
During the talks, His Majesty expressed keenness to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various fields and deepen the long-standing partnership with the European Union.
The King highlighted Jordan and Poland’s commitment to pursuing peace and stability in the region, commending Poland’s support for the two-state solution.
His Majesty bestowed the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on President Duda in recognition of his efforts to enhance ties between Jordan and Poland, and marking his official visit to Jordan.
The Bejewelled Order of Al Nahda is granted to Kings, Princes, and Heads of State.
For his part,President Duda presented the Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest order of merit, to His Majesty, in recognition of his efforts in strengthening relations between the two countries.
Upon arrival at Al Husseiniya Palace, an official welcoming ceremony was held for President Duda.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the escort of honour Sami Smeirat, and General Intelligence Department Director Major General Ahmad Husni attended the talks. (Source & Photo © Royal Court/Petra)
