Arab News

AMMAN: King Abdullah II on Saturday highlighted Jordan’s commitment to deepening economic and investment cooperation with Indonesia, as he met senior officials and oversaw a joint military exercise during a visit to Jakarta.

In talks with President Prabowo Subianto and representatives of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, the king highlighted the importance of drawing on Indonesia’s experience in managing government investments. He said partnership with the fund aligned with the goals of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, especially in driving growth and creating jobs.

Danantara CEO, and Indonesia’s investment minister, Rosan Roeslani, briefed King Abdullah on the fund’s work and projects, and shared Indonesia’s experience in structuring state companies and sovereign wealth vehicles.

Investment Minister Tariq Abu Ghazaleh also outlined Jordan’s targeted investment opportunities, particularly in energy, transport, logistics and other priority sectors.

Officials agreed to establish technical committees to facilitate knowledge exchange and develop practical institutional partnerships, the Jordan News Agency reported.

An Indonesian delegation is expected to visit Jordan soon to conduct in-depth discussions on promising investment opportunities and potential megaprojects, JNA added.

Abu Ghazaleh held separate talks with Roeslani, during which they focused on expanding cooperation in mining, agriculture and fertilizer manufacturing, and strengthening institutional links between the Jordan Investment Fund and Danantara.

Also during his visit, King Abdullah and Subianto attended a joint drone exercise involving the King Abdullah II Royal Special Forces and their Indonesian counterparts.

The drill showcased advanced Jordanian-made first-person-view drones used for reconnaissance, surveillance and precision targeting to support ground operations.

The exercise was part of efforts to bolster military cooperation, enhance joint operational capabilities and strengthen readiness against emerging threats.

The meeting and exercise were attended by senior Jordanian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, as well as Princess Salma bint Abdullah and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad.