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President highlights enduring friendship on Jordan Independence Day

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as the nation marks its Independence Day, reinforcing the diplomatic bonds and enduring friendship between the two countries.

President Dr Muizzu sent separate formal letters to His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Dr Jafar Hassan, Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Jordan, offering sincere greetings on behalf of the government and people of the Maldives.

In his correspondence addressed to King Abdullah II, President Dr Muizzu conveyed warm felicitations to the Jordanian leadership and the brotherly people of Jordan. The letter emphasised the deep value that the Maldives places on its steadfast friendship with Jordan, characterised by mutual respect and a cooperative spirit. The President expressed strong confidence that these close bilateral ties would continue to flourish and strengthen in the years ahead, highlighting the Maldives' commitment to nurturing this important relationship.

Similarly, in his letter to Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, President Muizzu conveyed warm well-wishes on behalf of the Maldivian Government and citizens. The letter noted that the relationship between the two nations is built upon shared principles and mutual trust, forming a solid foundation for continued collaboration.

The President further highlighted his confidence that the robust partnership between Maldives and Jordan would not only persist but would also diversify into new and meaningful areas of bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

President Dr Muizzu concluded both letters by extending his best wishes for the continued good health and well-being of the Jordanian leadership, while also expressing hope for lasting peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of Jordan.

Jordan's Independence Day, observed annually on 25 May, commemorates a pivotal moment in the nation's history when it achieved official liberation from the British Mandate and subsequently declared independence as a sovereign kingdom in 1946.