His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan received Pakistan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Lt. General Zubair Mahmud Hayat and an accompanying delegation to discuss prospects of military cooperation between the two countries, Petra news agency reported.

The meeting, held at the Husainiyah Palace and attended by Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Major General Mahmoud Freihat, touched on regional and international efforts to counter terrorism within a holistic strategy.

The meeting was also attended by Advisor to His Majesty and Director of the King’s Office and the Pakistani Ambassador.

Lt. General Mahmoud Freihat also met with the US Central Infantry Commander, Lt. General William Beydler, and an accompanying delegation.

They discussed ways of enhancing joint military cooperation and coordination between the two countries.