US EditionJordan's King and Indonesia's Leader Hold Talks on Economic Ties and Gaza
King Abdullah II and President Subianto signed agreements on intelligence sharing about Gaza and discussed investment opportunities with Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia.
- On Friday, King Abdullah II, King of Jordan, and President Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, held talks in Jakarta agreeing to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties.
- King Abdullah II and Prabowo trace a personal bond to shared Fort Benning training, and Subianto lived in Amman years ago, welcomed by King Hussein despite stateless status.
- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told reporters the deals include intelligence sharing on Gaza and said Jordan is crucial for Indonesia's Gaza humanitarian aid due to no formal Israel ties.
- Meeting with Danantara could expand Indonesia's list of foreign partners, as Jordanian investments reached $5.41 million in the first quarter this year and bilateral trade fell to $559.7 million between January to September.
- During his two-day state visit, the Jakarta stop was the fourth on Abdullah's Asian tour, which includes Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, and he will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to meet President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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Forging Bonds: King Abdullah II and President Subianto Strengthen Jordan-Indonesia Ties
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto met to enhance military and economic cooperation. They share a deep personal connection stemming from their time at a military academy in 1995. The state visit included discussions on investments and culminated in a private dinner, illustrating their mutual respect.
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Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza
Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations.
President Prabowo previously visited Jordan in April 2025.
F-16 fighter jets escorted the arrival of the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to Indonesia for a state visit, Friday (14.11.2025)....
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