LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed expanding economic, commercial and investment cooperation with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid on Tuesday.

The meeting at Basman Al-Zaher Palace in Amman focused on developing joint electricity projects and facilitating trade, the movement of goods and the movement of individuals between the two countries.

King Abdullah emphasized the need to enhance cooperation in energy, trade, transport and economic integration.

The two sides discussed efforts to restore regional stability and support peaceful solutions to uphold state sovereignty and security in the Middle East and affirmed their countries’ support for Palestinian national rights, including the right to an independent state.

King Abdullah stressed the importance of upholding the Gaza ceasefire and preventing Israeli escalation in the occupied West Bank. He urged greater Arab cooperation for humanitarian aid in Gaza and cautioned against Israeli actions affecting Palestinians and attacks on Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian sites.

The meeting was attended by Jordanian officials including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh and Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Yarub Qudah, as well as the Iraqi president’s delegation.