Amman: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti received Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal and his accompanying delegation Sunday at the General Command, as the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and military ties between Jordan and Lebanon.
According to Jordan News Agency, the two commanders held talks on prospects for military cooperation and coordination and ways to advance the partnership between the armed forces of the two countries. They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments and discussed issues of shared concern, stressing the importance of continued coordination and consultation to serve mutual interests and support security and stability in the region.
Huneiti highlighted the deep, historically rooted ties between Jordan and Lebanon, underscoring the importance of building on existing cooperation and expanding the partnership between the two countries' armed forces in ways that bolster security, stability, and defense capabilities.
Haykal, for his part, praised the advanced level reached by the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army, citing its efficiency, competence, and professionalism. He commended its role in reinforcing security and stability, its contributions to humanitarian and relief operations, and its active engagement at the regional and international levels.