Saudi Arabia, Jordan discuss to overcome economic crisis, conflicts

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has on Monday received Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he arrived in Riyadh to discuss matters related to mutual interest and bilateral cooperation.

Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Khaled Al-Issa, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Member of the Council of Ministers.

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah also accompanied the Prince.

According to media reports, the King of Jordan visited Riyadh on the invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to review the ongoing economic crisis due to the novel Coronavirus outbreak.

The Saudi King had also held a telephonic conversation with King Abdullah II, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

All the leaders have agreed to help out Jordan to overcome its crisis and conflicts.

Earlier, Jordan’s Prime Minister and his cabinet members had submitted resignations as nationwide demonstrations occurred after the government announced a controversial tax bill.

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