Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement with Austrian Ambassador to Jordan Marieke Zimburg at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army (JAF).
The agreement comes as part of efforts to expand military cooperation and exchange expertise, JAF said in a statement.
It also aims to strengthen coordination between the two sides, develop partnerships, and broaden areas of joint training and knowledge exchange, contributing to enhancing the efficiency and readiness of both countries’ Armed Forces.
The deal is part of ongoing cooperation programmes implemented by the JAF with partner militaries, reflecting efforts to keep pace with evolving defence requirements and bolster operational capabilities.
Senior officers from the JAF and representatives from the Austrian side attended the signing.
Earlier, the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Commission (photo) at its General Command Headquarters, Petra news agency reported.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Armed Forces by the Commander of the Eastern Military Region, and on behalf of the European Union by Expertise France.
The agreement aims to support the development of infrastructure for border guard battalions through the construction of modern administrative facilities and the provision of advanced medical and logistical equipment.
The initiative is expected to enhance operational readiness, improve response to security challenges, and strengthen efforts to combat smuggling and drug trafficking.
The agreement is part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and capacity-building between the Jordan Armed Forces and the European Union, with the aim of promoting security and stability in the region. It focuses on supporting border guard capabilities in priority security areas in coordination with relevant authorities.
The signing ceremony was attended by the European Union Ambassador to Amman. (Source & Photo © Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army)
