Jordanian King in Singapore

King Abdullah II of Jordan has announced that he had discussed with the leaders of Singapore on Wednesday the situation in the Middle East and means of expanding economic relations between the two countries.

News reports quoted the Jordanian King who is currently visiting Singapore for two days saying after his meeting with the President of Singapore. S. R Nathan and his prime minister G.T Tong and other governmental officials as well as high ranking businessmen in Singapore that the two sides agreed to hold meetings for representatives of private sectors in each of the two countries, frequently.

However, it is scheduled that the Jordanian King will leave Singapore today ( Thursday) heading for East Timor where he will be meeting with some of the 900 Jordanian soldiers who are taking part in the UN peace keeping force there.