King leaves for China, S. Korea tour

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah left Monday on a working visit to China and South Korea, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty’s visit will include a series of meetings in Beijing, including a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior officials over bilateral ties, and regional and international developments.

In the Chinese city of Yinchuan, the King will attend the inauguration of the 2015 China-Arab States Expo, in which Jordan is taking part as an honorary guest.

In the capital of South Korea, Seoul, His Majesty will hold talks with South Korean President Park Geun-hye and senior officials, discussing bilateral relations in different fields, and regional and international developments. Moreover, the King will attend economic activities in the southeastern Asian country.

HRH Prince Raad, Chief Chamberlain, was sworn as Regent.