The King Arrives in Malaysia for a Two-Day State Visit

Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein arrived in Malaysia today for a two-day state visit, at the invitation of the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim.

His Majesty the King inspected the guard of honor, which included 28 officers and soldiers from the First Battalion of the Royal Guard Regiment.

This is the second state visit by King Abdullah II to Malaysia since May 2008.

According to a statement by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit comes at a time when the two countries are celebrating more than six decades of diplomatic relations, which were established in 1965.

During the visit, an official welcoming ceremony will be held for His Majesty at the National Palace, followed by a meeting with Sultan Ibrahim.

A state banquet will also be held in honor of His Majesty, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to receive him.

Malaysia and Jordan share close and well-established relations, particularly in the field of education.

In 2026, the number of Malaysian students continuing their studies at Jordanian higher education institutions reached 1,636 students, while more than 1,490 Jordanian students are studying at Malaysian higher education institutions.

The volume of trade exchange between Malaysia and Jordan reached 993.4 million Malaysian ringgit in 2025, an increase of 15.2 percent compared to 2024.

During the period from January to August 2026, trade exchange between the two countries continued to rise by 8 percent, reaching 740.7 million Malaysian ringgit, compared to the same period in 2025.