His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday stressed the importance of cooperation between legislatures in enhancing bilateral relations between Jordan and Japan.

During a meeting with a visiting Japanese delegation representing the Jordanian-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship Committee, King Abdullah voiced Jordan’s keenness on bettering its ties with Japan, expressing appreciation for Tokyo’s support of the Kingdom’s developmental projects and humanitarian assistance to the Syrian refugees.

The two sides also discussed the latest regional and international developments and the need for intensified efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis and address the danger of terror and radicalisation via a comprehensive approach.