Jordan's King Abdullah II received on Sunday afternoon Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, at Al Husseiniya Palace in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

According to an issued statement by the Royal Hashemite Court, it indicated that, "His Majesty King Abdullah II received today the Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at Al Husseiniya Palace. The meeting was devoted to tackling the distinguished fraternal relations that unite the two brotherly countries and peoples, and mechanisms for widening joint cooperation in various fields.”

The statement added: “During the meeting, His Majesty reiterated Jordan's continued support for Lebanon and its brotherly people. They also discussed the crises in the region and efforts to reach political solutions. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Bisher Al-Khasawneh, and Director of His Majesty's Office, Dr. Jaafar Hassan.”