Amman, Rabi'I 22, 1439, Dec 10, 2017, SPA -- Jordan's King Abdullah II met here today with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon. During the meeting, they discussed means to forge closer cooperation between the two countries in various fields as well as the latest regional and international developments. The talks also dealt with developments related to Jerusalem following the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US embassy to the city. The two sides affirmed the need for intensifying Arab, Islamic and international efforts to protect the rights of the Palestinians in the city, that is key to achieving peace and stability in the region. Following the expanded talks, King Abdullah and President Rahmon witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries. --SPA 19:32 LOCAL TIME 16:32 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w559567