Australia and Jordan pledge deeper defence cooperation and renewed push for Middle East peace
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jordan’s King Abdullah II met at Parliament House, agreeing to expand defence ties and reaffirm a joint call for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted King Abdullah II of Jordan at Australia’s Parliament House, where the two leaders refreshed a partnership first formalised ten years ago. They pledged to deepen cooperation across defence, intelligence and natural-resource fields, highlighting a long history of joint projects. Both condemned the latest Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia and expressed sorrow over civilian casualties throughout the region, praising Jordan’s diplomatic leadership.
The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and rejected any moves to annex the West Bank. King Abdullah II extended an informal invitation for Albanese to visit Jordan soon, emphasizing the need for in-person dialogue to ease tensions. Canberra’s humanitarian aid of $130 million since 2017 was noted as part of the broader partnership.
Why it matters
The agreement strengthens a key regional alliance and reinforces diplomatic pressure for a negotiated peace between Israel and Palestine.
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