TOKYO: Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry NISHIMURA Yasutoshi, Digital Transformation Minister KONO Taro and Chairman of the Japanese-Jordanian Friendship Association Sasaki Mikio. According to the Petra news agency, the meetings were also attended by Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. Economic cooperation between Jordan and Japan was discussed, while commending the historic friendship between the two countries. King Abdullah underscored opportunities for bolstering cooperation in the digital economy, cybersecurity, renewable energy, tourism and investments in public and private partnerships. He also expressed his appreciation of Japan’s support for Jordan in the economic and development fields. The Japanese ministers expressed Japan’s commitment to enhancing economic cooperation with Jordan across various fields, the Petra news agency reported. The chairman of the Japanese-Jordanian Friendship Association also praised the strong relations between the respective governments and people. He also expressed readiness to enhance ties in service of mutual interests.