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PM bilat with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 28 February 2019

Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May met King Abdullah II of Jordan at Downing Street.

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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today in Downing Street for bilateral talks.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister told King Abdullah that she was pleased their two countries were co-hosting the Jordan: Growth & Opportunity conference today in London.

皇冠体育appy welcomed support announced by the government and the private sector at the conference and agreed the importance of using this to ensure Jordan maintains momentum in implementing its economic reforms.

皇冠体育app leaders reaffirmed the deep rooted partnership between the UK and Jordan in areas such as defence, and trade.

皇冠体育appy agreed the importance of continuing to work together on regional security matters. And the Prime Minister thanked the King for Jordan鈥檚 cooperation as part of the Counter-Daesh coalition and acknowledged the central role the country plays in hosting refugees who have fled conflict in the region.

皇冠体育app leaders said that they looked forward to building on their countries鈥� close relationship in the years ahead.

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Published 28 February 2019