TIRANA, May 12 – King Abdullah II of Jordan, in the Albanian capital for an official visit, has met with President Bujar Nishani to discuss bilateral ties with particular focus on the two countries’ efforts to promote religious tolerance and fight international terrorism, the two heads of state said at a joint press conference.
“This visit will clearly contribute in strengthening the friendship between our two peoples and will create appropriate conditions to increase cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” President Nishani said.
King Abdullah said relations between Jordan and Albania are very good, adding he valued Albania’s religious harmony, a value that is is also important to Jordan.
President Nishani publicly thanked Jordan for its recognition of Kosovo as an independent state in 2009.
The talks touched on developments in the Muslim world and efforts to address terrorism and extremism.
King Abdullah said Albania, a Muslim-majority country, plays a key role in countering extremist ideology, stressing that halting the inflow of foreign fighters to the Middle East is a global issue and that Jordan and Albania must work together to resolve.
He noted that Jordan and Albania are countries where Muslims and Christians live side by side, therefore, they are required to continue promoting messages of tolerance, moderation and religious coexistence.
“Jordan actively contributes in interfaith dialogue initiatives, and strives to promote peaceful dialogue, and we are pleased to work with a partner who agrees with us in our thinking,” King Abdullah said.
King Abdullah met Prime Minister Edi Rama later in the day before continuing on to an official visit to Germany.
