His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday met with Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi at the Government Palace in Baghdad, prior to holding the trilateral Jordanian-Egyptian-Iraqi summit.

Discussions at the meeting covered the deep-rooted Jordanian-Iraqi ties, with King Abdullah reiterating Jordan’s support for Iraq and its people in maintaining stability and seeking further prosperity.

The meeting also addressed means to develop cooperation between the two countries, especially in energy, transport, and trade, in addition to a number of regional issues.

Regional and international efforts to counter terrorism within a holistic approach were also discussed.

Earlier, His Majesty was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Government Palace.