King discusses defence ties with top US general

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday received Commander of US Central Command Gen. Joseph Votel, a Royal Court statement said.

During the meeting, attended by HRH Prince Feisal and King's Military Adviser and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat, His Majesty and Votel discussed cooperation between the two countries, especially in the military field and the anti-terrorism fight.

Also on Monday, Freihat met separately with Votel and his accompanying delegation, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

During the meeting, attended by HRH Prince Feisal and US Ambassador in Amman Alice G.Wells, Freihat and Votel discussed bilateral relations and means to develop them. 

Jordan is part of a US-led international coalition to combat Daesh and its affiliates.