His Majesty King Abdullah II met in Tokyo on Monday with Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya and discussed with him means to expand military cooperation between Jordan and Japan.

The King and the Japanese minister also reviewed regional and international efforts to fight terrorism within a holistic approach.

His Majesty pointed to cooperation and coordination between the two countries in this regard, referring to the Aqaba meetings that were organized by Jordan and Japan last April to discuss security challenges in South East Asia.

King Abdullah praised Japan's constructive role in the Middle East as well as its efforts to achieve security and stability in the region.

The meeting was attended by the King's advisor, the director of the King's office, the Jordanian charge d'affaires in Tokyo, the chief of staff, Japan ground self-defense force and Japan's ambassador to Jordan.