Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Hunaiti, met on Monday with Saudi Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili at the Saudi Armed Forces headquarters in Riyadh.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral military cooperation and exchanging expertise between the two nations.

Discussions also covered the development of strategic defense and security partnerships, along with coordination efforts to address regional and international challenges in pursuit of security and stability, Petra news agency reported.

Major General Hunaiti highlighted the deep-rooted ties between the two armed forces and commended Saudi Arabia’s leading role in promoting regional security and fostering military collaboration under a shared strategic vision.

General Al-Ruwaili praised the ongoing joint efforts to advance defense and security industries and reaffirmed the commitment to aligning strategic perspectives to confront regional threats.

Senior Officers from both the Jordanian and Saudi Armed Forces attended the meeting.

In another development, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, during his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to lift sanctions on Syria.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah expressed Jordan’s support for the decision, describing it as an important step toward Syria’s reconstruction and a gateway to renewed economic cooperation between Syria and the international community ultimately contributing to prosperity and development for the Syrian people.

Qudah reiterated Jordan’s unwavering support for Syria and its people, emphasizing the Kingdom’s commitment to the country's reconstruction based on principles that ensure its unity, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and territory.