King attends air force pilots graduation

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, attended the graduation ceremony of the 45th class of cadets at the King Hussein Air College on Monday, according to a Royal Court statement. 

Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by King’s Military Adviser and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben and Royal Jordanian Air Force Commander Maj. Mansour Jbour. 

The King presented the graduates with their wings and awarded the best achievers in the class.

His Majesty also attended an air show performed by the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

The ceremony was attended by Royal family members and senior officers and officials. 

Also on Monday, His Majesty outlined Jordan’s stands and policies related to regional and international issues during a meeting with a delegation from the UK Royal College of Defence Studies, the Royal Court said. 

During the meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty called for intensifying international efforts to eliminate the terrorist threat to world peace and stability. 

His Majesty also underlined the challenges facing the Kingdom as a result of regional crises, pointing in particular to the repercussions of the Syrian crisis and hosting  Syrian refugees. 

For their part, the delegates, 18 members of the college representing 12 countries, commended Jordan’s role in enhancing global security and stability. 

The meeting was attended by HRH Prince Feisal, Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, King’s Office Director Jafar Hassan and the UK Ambassador to Jordan Edward Oakden.