Kuala Lumpur:The King of Jordan, King Abdullah II, departed Malaysia after a two-day state visit focused on enhancing defence cooperation, expanding trade, and strengthening bilateral ties with the country.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the King and his entourage left from the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 1.40 pm. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, along with several ministers, was present to bid farewell.

During the visit, King Abdullah met with Prime Minister Anwar to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in education, trade, and regional and international concerns. Earlier, he held a meeting with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to advocate for stronger defence ties, including military technology and counter-drone warfare.

King Abdullah highlighted Malaysia's capabilities in industry and intelligence, which could aid Jordan in modernizing its armed forces. Both leaders expressed hope for enhanced cooperation in defence and intelligence.

In addition to defence discussions, Sultan Ibrahim expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields for mutual benefit. The visit included a special investiture ceremony where King Abdullah received Malaysia's Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara, and Sultan Ibrahim received Jordan's Order of Al Hussein Ibn Ali.

The visit marked over six decades of diplomatic relations since 1965. Education remains a vital part of these relations, with over 1,490 Jordanian students studying in Malaysia. Bilateral trade reached RM993.4 million in 2025, a 15.2% increase from 2024, continuing to grow in 2026.