Field Marshal Asim Munir, King Abdullah II Pledge to Deepen Pakistan–Jordan Defense Cooperation
Amman, 26 October 2025 — In a high-level meeting held in the Jordanian capital, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called on His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, as both sides committed to bolstering bilateral defense and security ties.
In a statement, the ISPR said that the meeting, which also saw the participation of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, focused on enhancing collaboration in training, operational planning, logistics and regional security matters.
King Abdullah praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and reaffirmed Jordan’s desire to advance defense collaboration with Pakistan. Meanwhile, Field Marshal Munir conveyed warm greetings from Pakistan’s government, military and people, and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to deepen its fraternal ties with the Hashemite Kingdom.
Among the issues discussed were mutual training programmes, joint exercises, logistical support and a shared interest in addressing regional developments and security challenges. The Jordan-Pakistan meeting is viewed as part of a broader push by both nations to expand strategic defence links in a shifting Middle Eastern security landscape.
Why this matters:
- Jordan and Pakistan both occupy strategic roles in their respective regions — Jordan as a key player in the Middle East, Pakistan as an influential military power in South Asia. Strengthening ties between them adds an extra layer of cooperation across regions.
- The focus on training, operations and logistics signals a move beyond diplomatic niceties to practical, institutional defense arrangements.
- With regional dynamics evolving — from wider Middle East security concerns to South Asian alignments — such bilateral defense links may help both countries navigate changing threat profiles and build mutual capacity.
Looking ahead:
Observers expect follow-up steps including formal defense‐cooperation agreements, joint military drills, exchanges of personnel, and possibly cooperation in defence technology or logistics. The meeting in Amman thus sets the foundation for deeper Pakistan-Jordan military cooperation in the coming years.
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