Washington: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, met on Wednesday with Vice Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, at the Pentagon as part of his official visit to the United States. Al-Hunaiti was received with an official military welcome ceremony in accordance with protocol before holding bilateral talks with Mahoney, followed by an expanded meeting attended by senior military officers and officials from both countries.
According to Jordan News Agency, the discussions focused on military and defense cooperation between Jordan and the United States and ways to further strengthen collaboration in training, joint exercises, exchange of expertise, capacity building, and enhancing operational readiness and coordination. The two sides stressed that closer cooperation would improve the ability of both armed forces to address evolving security challenges.
The talks also covered the latest regional developments and their implications for regional security and stability, as well as ongoing joint efforts to confront shared threats and enhance coordination on issues of mutual interest. Al-Hunaiti reaffirmed the depth of the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States, underscoring the importance of expanding military cooperation programs and exchanging expertise to further strengthen the efficiency and readiness of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army.
For his part, Mahoney praised the high level of cooperation and coordination between the armed forces of the two countries and commended Jordan's role in promoting security and stability in the region. He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to further advancing joint defense cooperation and expanding strategic military partnership.
The meeting was part of a series of engagements Al-Hunaiti is holding during his official visit to Washington aimed at deepening military and defense ties, broadening coordination, and enhancing the exchange of expertise between the armed forces of the two friendly countries.